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Bastrop County Jail

Bastrop, Bastrop County

Marker Text

Designed by Eugene T. Heiner of Houston, this building was erected in 1891-92 by contractors Martin, Byrne & Johnston. Red brick trim decorates the tan brick walls. A pressed metal cornice encircles the structure, and a mansard roof tops one end. Jailer's quarters were located on the first floor and cell blocks on the second and third, which appear to be one floor on the exterior. This edifice served as the Bastrop County Jail until 1974. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1977

Marker Details

Address 801 Pine Street
Location Description Corner of Pine and Waters Streets, Bastrop
Marker # 9154
Dedicated 1977
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code jails and prisons; design and construction
Latitude, Longitude 30.008755, -97.159985

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