Bandera in Bandera County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Old Jail & Courthouse
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. Marker 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.
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.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 337 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 26, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.