​Fort Bend County Jail

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Marker Text: ​Completed in 1897, this structure was the third jail building in Fort Bend County. Built to communicate strength and justice to the area's lawless elements, the imposing Romanesque revival style structure features terra cotta decoration and massive arches. The interior included living quarters for the sheriff and a third floor gallows. It served as the Fort Bend County Jail until 1955. (1985)

Marker No: 8995

Medallion & Plate

Texas Historic Landmark

Geographic: 29.583776,-95.764244

Location: 602 Preston Street, Richmond