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

Syrup Kettle

Texas Prison

Photographed By James Hulse, March 31, 2022

1. Syrup Kettle Marker

Inscription. This syrup kettle is believed to have been used at the McNeal Sugar Plantation in Brazoria County during the early to mid 1800's. The Clemens Unit now sits on what was once part of that plantation. During the 1950's to the 1960's, the Clemens Unit used the kettle for laundry on the turn row, but it was never used as part of the prison syrup mill.

Erected by Texas Prison Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Law Enforcement.

Location. 30° 44.159′ N, 95° 35.086′ 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 west side of 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. Rodeo Chutes (here, next to this marker); Washing Pots (within shouting distance of this marker); Fire Hose Carts (within shouting distance of this marker); Forward Observation Post (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bell "Huey" Helicopter (about

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500 feet away); M60-A-3 Patton Tank (about 500 feet away); Bishop Ward Normal and Collegiate Institute (approx. 1.6 miles away); Rogersville (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huntsville.

Also see . . . Texas Prison Museum. (Submitted on April 17, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The Syrup Kettle and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 31, 2022

2. The Syrup Kettle and Marker

The Syrup Kettle image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 31, 2022

3. The Syrup Kettle

The view of the Syrup Kettle and Marker from the sidewalk image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 31, 2022

4. The view of the Syrup Kettle and Marker from the sidewalk

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 99 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 17, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.