Sonora in Sutton County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Sutton County Jail

Photographed By Brian Anderson, May 28, 2018

1. Sutton County Jail Marker

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Soon after Sutton County was organized (1890), the commissioners authorized the Pauley Jail Building and Manufacturing Co. of St. Louis to erect this jail. Construction was begun in Feb. 1891 under the supervision of Judge J.L. Dunagan. Completed in Sept. 1891, the two story native stone building had a jailer's residence in addition to cells for lawbreakers. The first prisoner here was gambler and gunman John Denson, a cousin of outlaw John Wesley Hardin. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-1975

Erected 1975 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5158.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1891.

Location. 30° 34.37′ N, 100° 38.65′ W. Marker is in Sonora, Texas, in Sutton County. Marker is on East Oak Street west of North Prospect Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 East Oak Street, Sonora TX 76950, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sutton County Korea & Vietnam Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonel John S. Sutton

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Photographed By Brian Anderson, May 28, 2018

2. Sutton County Jail

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Sonora Town Well (about 300 feet away); George H. McDonald & Josie C. McDonald (about 300 feet away); Robert Halbert & Battie Halbert (about 300 feet away); The Espy Family (about 300 feet away); David & Serena Estes Adams / James & Cora Vincent Trainer (about 300 feet away); E.F. & Bessie Wyatt Vanderstucken (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sonora.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2018. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 143 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 30, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.