Fredericksburg in Gillespie County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
County Jail of 1885
Photographed By Duane Hall, March 26, 2016
1. County Jail of 1885 Marker
Inscription.
County Jail of 1885. . This two-story stone structure served as the fourth jail for Gillespie County, organized in 1848. It was constructed by the firm of C.F. Priess and Bro. in 1885. The ground floor housed a holding area and living quarters for the jailer. The second floor had two steelclad cells located against the east wall and maximum security cells in the center and at the back. The building was used as a county jail facility until 1939. ,
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1980.
This two-story stone structure served as the fourth jail for Gillespie County, organized in 1848. It was constructed by the firm of C.F. Priess and Bro. in 1885. The ground floor housed a holding area and living quarters for the jailer. The second floor had two steelclad cells located against the east wall and maximum security cells in the center and at the back. The building was used as a county jail facility until 1939.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1980
Erected 1980 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10021.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.
Location. 30° 16.475′ N, 98° 52.465′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Texas, in Gillespie County. Marker is on W. San Antonio Street west of S. Adams Street (Texas Highway 16), on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 117 W San Antonio St, Fredericksburg TX 78624, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,525 times since then and 327 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 28, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
