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

Inscription. 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 (about 400 feet away); Bishop Ward Normal and Collegiate Institute (approx. 1½ miles away); Rogersville (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huntsville.

Also see . . . Texas Prison Museum

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. (Submitted on April 17, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Prison Washing Pots image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 31, 2022

2. Prison Washing Pots

The entrance to the Texas Prison Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 31, 2022

3. The entrance to the Texas Prison Museum

the marker and washing pots are left of the entrance at the back

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 73 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 17, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.