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McMullen County Jail
Circa 1880
Tilden, Texas

On Highway 16
68 miles S of San Antonio

The McMullen County jail in Tilden
Photo courtesy Terry Jeanson, March 2006

"The McMullen County jail in Tilden (formerly known as Dog Town) was built in 1880 and used until 1967 when a jail annex was built onto the rear of the 1930 McMullen County courthouse." - Terry Jeanson

McMullen County Jail historical marker, Tilden Texas

Historical Marker on front of the old jail
Photo courtesy Terry Jeanson, March 2006

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McMullen County Jail Circa 1880 Tilden, Texas

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McMullen County Jail
Circa 1880
Tilden, Texas