Anderson County Jail - Palestine, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 31° 45.850 W 095° 37.619
15R E 251195 N 3517298
This three story jail built in 1931 replaced the previous jail built in 1880. It is currently vacant.
Waymark Code: WMW5JA
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 07/12/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
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This 1931 jail is a rare local example of Art Deco architecture. After 65 years of housing criminals and juveniles this facility closed it's doors in 1996.

Address:
704 Avenue A
Palestine, TX USA

Open to the public: No

Hours: Not listed

Fees?: Not listed

Web link: Not listed
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