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San Saba County Jail

San Saba, San Saba County

Marker Text

County's oldest existing public building. Erected in 1884, the structure cost $13,000 and lot $300. Jail was built of blue limestone in Italianate Texas style. A 12-foot-high board fence (built after an 1886 jail break) has been replaced. Jailer lived on first floor.

Marker Details

Address E. Commerce & S. Water St.
Location Description Corner of East Commerce and South Water, San Saba.
Marker # 4555
Dedicated 1969
Size, Type 14" x 24"
Code jails and prisons
Latitude, Longitude 31.194546, -98.714081

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