Carthage in Panola County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Old Panola County Jail
Photographed By Brian Anderson, May 20, 2022
1. Old Panola County Jail Marker
Designed by J. N. Carnes and completed in 1891, this structure served as the Panola County Jail for sixty-two years. The two-story brick building exhibits Italianate and Romanesque style influences and features a symmetrical facade with projecting tower, arched openings, and corbelled detailing. It was used as a city jail from 1953 to 1965. A restoration project begun in 1988 converted it to a community museum and historical center.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967
Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 10838.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.
Location. 32° 9.483′ N, 94° 20.285′ W. Marker is in Carthage, Texas, in Panola County. Marker is on Shelby Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 213 Shelby Street, Carthage TX 75633, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Carthage Book Club (within shouting distance of this marker); Jonathan Anderson (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Panola County (about 400 feet away); Margie Neal (about 400 feet away); The Panola Watchman
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Photographed By Brian Anderson, May 20, 2022
2. Old Panola County Jail Marker
Photographed By Brian Anderson, May 20, 2022
3. Old Panola County Jail and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2022, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 179 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 30, 2022, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.
