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County Jail of 1885

Fredericksburg, Gillespie County

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. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1980

Marker Details

Address 117 San Antonio St.
Location Description
Marker # 10021
Dedicated 1980
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code jails and prisons
Latitude, Longitude 30.277038, -98.872123

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