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Dog Town Jail

, McMullen County

Marker Text

First County Jail, built 1880 at cost of $2800. First expenses included 2 blankets, pair of leg irons, 2 pairs handcuffs. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1966.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description Behind courthouse, located at intersection of Highway 72 and Highway 16, Tilden.
Marker # 1242
Dedicated 1966
Size, Type Medallion and Plate
Code jails and prisons
Latitude, Longitude 28.461034, -98.549046

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