Goldthwaite in Mills County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Mills County Jail

1888

Photographed By James Hulse, September 4, 2020

1. Mills County Jail Marker

Inscription.

First structure built by newly organized county, before county seat was chosen.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark – 1965

Erected 1965 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 3389.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Law Enforcement • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.

Location. 31° 26.979′ N, 98° 34.146′ W. Marker is in Goldthwaite, Texas, in Mills County. Marker is at the intersection of Fisher Street (U.S. 183) and 5th Street, on the right when traveling south on Fisher Street. The marker is mounted on a building located at the northwest corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Goldthwaite TX 76844, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mills County (within shouting distance of this marker); The Goldthwaite Eagle (within shouting distance of this marker); Mills County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Veterans Memorial of Mills County (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Town Well (within shouting distance of this marker); Mills County State Bank (about 400

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feet away, measured in a direct line); First Methodist Church of Goldthwaite (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dam and Well (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Goldthwaite.

Additional keywords. Law and Order

Photographed By Duane Hall, October 6, 2015

2. Mills County Jail Marker

Mounted to front (east) wall of jail building

Mills County Jail image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, October 6, 2015

3. Mills County Jail

View to west across Fisher St (US 183)

Photographed By Duane Hall, October 6, 2015

4. Mills County Jail

Located at northwest corner of intersection of Fisher St (US 183) and 5th St

Credits. This page was last revised on October 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 373 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 17, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 22, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.