Bandera in Bandera County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Old Jail & Courthouse
Photographed by Brian Anderson, February 17, 2019
1. Old Jail & Courthouse Marker
Built 1881. Local stone, cypress floors used. Housed county offices until 1890. Used 57 years.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965
Erected 1965 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 3755.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.
Location. 29° 43.496′ N, 99° 4.148′ W. Marker is in Bandera, Texas, in Bandera County. It is on 12th Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 12th Street, Bandera TX 78003, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Hill Country and in the San Antonio Metropolitan Area. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Mills of Bandera (here, next to this marker); First Bandera County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); Schmidtke-Callahan House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Huffmeyer Store (about 600 feet away); Recognizing Bandera "Cowboy Capital of the World" (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bandera Water Works Complex (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bandera, Texas USA (approx. 0.2 miles away); Great Western Cattle Trail (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bandera.
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Photographed by Brian Anderson, February 17, 2019
2. Old Jail & Courthouse
Marker is attached to the building, to the right of the door. It is partially obscured by a bush.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 960 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 26, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.
