Bellville in Austin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Austin County Jail
Photographed By Brian Anderson, October 28, 2018
1. Austin County Jail Marker
Inscription.
Austin County Jail. . Calling their old jail "unsafe, unfit, and inadequate," the Austin County Court contracted in 1896 with Pauly Jail Building Co. of St. Louis to erect this structure at cost of $19,970. Romanesque Revival style, with crenelated parapets, bartizans, and stone window arches harmonized with the 1886 courthouse, which later burned. The gallows, used only in 1901, have been removed; jailer's quarters have been enlarged; but original exterior is preserved., Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1976, Entered in the National Register of Historic Places - 1980
Calling their old jail "unsafe, unfit, and inadequate," the Austin County Court contracted in 1896 with Pauly Jail Building Co. of St. Louis to erect this structure at cost of $19,970. Romanesque Revival style, with crenelated parapets, bartizans, and stone window arches harmonized with the 1886 courthouse, which later burned. The gallows, used only in 1901, have been removed; jailer's quarters have been enlarged; but original exterior is preserved.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1976
Entered in the National Register of Historic Places - 1980
Erected 1976 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 244.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Law Enforcement • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.
Location. 29° 56.965′ N, 96° 15.45′ W. Marker is in Bellville, Texas, in Austin County. Marker is at the intersection of South Bell Street and West Luhn Street, on the right when traveling south on South Bell Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 36 South Bell Street, Bellville TX 77418, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Harigel House (within shouting distance of this marker); Bellville (within shouting distance of this marker); First National Bank of Bellville
Credits. This page was last revised on November 1, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 248 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on October 29, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
