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

1927 Montague County Jail

Photographed by Brian Anderson, November 24, 2021

1. 1927 Montague County Jail Marker

Inscription. The third structure to serve as Montague County Jail, this building was erected by the Southern Prison Company of San Antonio in 1927. The first floor contained living quarters for the jailer and his family, and six prison cells were maintained on the second floor. Used as a jail until a new facility was built in 1980, the building's architectural features include its entry portico, stone cornice, cast stone window sills, and simple tile detailing.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1991

Erected 1991 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 33.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.

Location. 33° 39.859′ N, 97° 43.184′ W. Marker is in Montague, Texas, in Montague County. It is on Grand Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 112 Grand Street, Montague TX 76251, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

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 Comanchería,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Montague County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Montague Pioneer Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); United Methodist Church of Montague (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Montague Cemetery (approx. 0.3 miles away); Montague Catholic Cemetery (approx. 0.9 miles away); Frontier Montague County Trails & Mail Routes (approx. 8.4 miles away); Red River Station / Texas Civil War Frontier Defense

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(approx. 8½ miles away); Cotton Gin & Grist Millstones (approx. 8½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Montague.

1927 Montague County Jail image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brian Anderson, November 24, 2021

2. 1927 Montague County Jail

Marker is behind the rosebush at the far side of the building.

1927 Montague County Jail N.R.H.P. plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, April 28, 2024

3. 1927 Montague County Jail N.R.H.P. plaque

Credits. This page was last revised on April 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2021, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 459 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 1, 2021, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. 3. submitted on April 28, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas.