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Borden County Jail

Gail, Borden County

Marker Text

Built of hand-hewn native stone from Gail Mountain, this jail planned for maximum security. Is one of the oldest jails in use in West Texas. Diebold Safe and Lock Co. was awarded the $4,500 contract in 1896. Behind two-foot thick outside walls, the cell walls and floor are of 1/3 inch case hardened steel plates, impervious to hack saw blades. Doors fastened with huge hasps and padlocks opened by six inch key. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967

Marker Details

Address 117 E. Wasson Ave.
Location Description Borden County Courthouse grounds. Marker is at NE corner facing E. Wasson Ave. (US 180), jail is 100 feet S facing N. Elm St.
Marker # 457
Dedicated 1967
Size, Type Medallion and Plate
Code buildings; jails and prisons; Classical Revival (architectural style)
  • Private Property:

    Unknown
  • Latitude, Longitude 32.770343, -101.444727

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