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Wheeler County Jail

Wheeler, Wheeler County

Marker Text

Built 1909 after county seat moved from historic Old Mebeetie. First sheriff, M. V. Sanders; jailer, J. M. Kezee. Built of concrete and steel. Used 20 years with only 1 prisoner escaping. Now used for library, museum and county offices. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965

Marker Details

Address 115 E. Texas St.
Location Description Wheeler County Justice of the Peace, NW corner E. Texas St. and US 83 (Alan Bean Ave.)
Marker # 5780
Dedicated 1965
Size, Type Medallion and Plate
Code jails and prisons

  • Private Property:

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    • Latitude, Longitude 35.44423, -100.272392

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