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

Rodeo Chutes

Texas Prison

Photographed By James Hulse, March 31, 2022

1. Rodeo Chutes Marker

Inscription. These rodeo chutes were a part of the Texas Prison Rodeo at the time it closed, in 1986.

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 1986.

Location. 30° 44.161′ N, 95° 35.083′ 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. Syrup Kettle (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 400 feet away); M60-A-3 Patton Tank (about 400 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.)

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The front side of the Texas Prison Rodeo Chutes and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 31, 2022

2. The front side of the Texas Prison Rodeo Chutes and Marker

The back side of the Texas Prison Rodeo Chutes image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 31, 2022

3. The back side of the Texas Prison Rodeo Chutes

The view of the Texas Prison Rodeo Chutes and Marker from the sidewalk image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 31, 2022

4. The view of the Texas Prison Rodeo Chutes 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 88 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 17, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.