Old Wheeler County Jail - Mobeetie. TX
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WalksfarTX
N 35° 30.605 W 100° 26.556
14S E 369177 N 3930569
Two story rock building on a hill.
Waymark Code: WM156WV
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 10/27/2021
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Historical Marker:
First jail in Panhandle of Texas. Central holding place for badmen. Built at cost of $18,500, including $1200 for a hangman's device put in to meet state requirement. Stone quarried on farm of Emanuel Dubbs, first county judge.
Address:
Olaughlin St. at Court St.
Mobeetie, TX USA
Open to the public: Yes
Hours:
Mon: 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Tue: Closed
Wed: Closed
Thu: 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Fri: Closed
Sat: 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Sun: Closed
Web link: [Web Link]
Fees?: Not listed
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