Huntsville in Walker County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Washing Pots
Texas Prison
Photographed By James Hulse, March 31, 2022
1. Washing Pots Marker
These pots were used to wash clothes at the Eastham State Farm until 1952. There were four of these pots. See picture in window to right.Erected by Texas Prison Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Law Enforcement. A significant historical year for this entry is 1952.
Location. 30° 44.145′ N, 95° 35.074′ W. Marker is in Huntsville, Texas, in Walker County. Marker is at the intersection of State Highway 75 and North Freeway Service Road, on the left when traveling west on State Highway 75. The marker is located at the entrance to the Texas Prison Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 491 TX 75, Huntsville TX 77320, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Fire Hose Carts (here, next to this marker); Syrup Kettle (within shouting distance of this marker); Rodeo Chutes (within shouting distance of this marker); Forward Observation Post (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); M60-A-3 Patton Tank (about 400 feet away); Bell "Huey" Helicopter
Photographed By James Hulse, March 31, 2022
2. Prison Washing Pots
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Also see . . . Texas Prison Museum. (Submitted on April 17, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed By James Hulse, March 31, 2022
3. The entrance to the Texas Prison Museum
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 46 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 17, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
