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
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
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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
2. The front side of the Texas Prison Rodeo Chutes and Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, March 31, 2022
3. The back side of the Texas Prison Rodeo Chutes
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 65 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 17, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
