​County Jail of 1885

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Marker No: 10021

Medallion & Plate

Marker Text: ​This two-story stone structure served as the fourth jail for Gillespie County, organized in 1848. It was constructed by the firm of C. F. Priess and Bro. in 1885. The ground floor housed a holding area and living quarters for the jailer. the second floor had two steelclad cells located against the east wall and maximum security cells in the center and at the back. The building was used as a county jail facility until 1939. (1980) 

Texas Historic Landmark

Geographic: 30.277039, -98.872124

Location: 117 San Antonio Street, Fredericksburg