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1921 Young County Jail

Graham, Young County

Marker Text

Designed by Dallas architect C.H. Leinbach, this Young County jail was completed in 1921 by Henger & Chambers Co. The three-story concrete and brick building reflects Commercial architectural style with Prairie influences. It features a half basement, living quarters for the sheriff and family on the first floor, jail cells on the second and third floors and an indoor gallows. The jail held those awaiting trial until 1977, notably including three men from the 1927 Santa Claus bank robbery in Cisco. After remodeling in 1983, the building was used primarily in support of the Graham area crisis center, an outreach facility for suffering families. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2022

Marker Details

Address 503 Second St.
Location Description Young County Historical Commission offices, Young County Courthouse square, N side of 2nd Street between Oak and Elm streets
Marker # 23671
Dedicated 2022
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code counties; jails; architecture; architects; crime
Latitude, Longitude 33.105316, -98.590483

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