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San Saba County Jail, circa 1884
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The San Saba County jail

Photo courtesy Jim & Lou Kinsey, 2003

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San Saba County Jail

County's oldest existing public building. Erected in 1884, the structure cost $13,000 and lot $300. Jail was built of blue limestone in Italianate Texas style. A 12-foot-high board fence (built after an 1886 jail break) has been replaced. Jailer lived on first floor.

The San Saba County jail, still serving its original purpose

Photo courtesy Shannan Yarbrough, 2005

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San Saba County Jail, circa 1884 San Saba, Texas

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San Saba County Jail

San Saba County Jail, circa 1884
San Saba, Texas

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