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Jail - 1848

 
 
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Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, May 2, 2009
1. Jail - 1848 Marker
Inscription. This building with the West addition served as the Gaston County Jail until 1911 when the County seat was moved to Gastonia. The Sheriff and his family had living quarters on the first floor. The second floor still contains the main cell block.
 
Erected by Historic Preservation Commission Gaston County. N.C.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.
 
Location. 35° 18.998′ N, 81° 10.519′ W. Marker is in Dallas, North Carolina, in Gaston County. Marker is on E Trade Street (State Highway 275). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dallas NC 28034, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rhyne Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Gaston County Courthouse (former) (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Confederate Soldiers Monument (about 400 feet away); Korean War Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away); First Gaston County Courthouse (about 400 feet away); War Memorial (about 400 feet away); Dallas (about 400 feet away); Vietnam Memorial (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dallas.
 
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Jail - 1848 Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, May 2, 2009
2. Jail - 1848 Marker
Jail - 1848 image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, May 2, 2009
3. Jail - 1848
Jail - 1848 image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, May 2, 2009
4. Jail - 1848
Jail - 1848 image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, May 2, 2009
5. Jail - 1848
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 774 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 3, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.

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