Burnet in Burnet County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Burnet County Jail
Photographed by Mansfieldphoto.com, August 17, 2025
1. Burnet County Jail Marker
County jail, built 1884 of hand-hewn rock. Has apartment for sheriff, who is also jailer. On second floor the county library was founded.
Erected 1966 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 9708.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Law Enforcement • Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.
Location. 30° 45.47′ N, 98° 13.585′ W. Marker is in Burnet, Texas, in Burnet County. It is on S Pierce St, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Burnet TX 78611, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Hill Country. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Burnet County Jailhouse (a few steps from this marker); Burnet County (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Burnet County (within shouting distance of this marker); General Adam R. Johnson (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Badger Building (about 400 feet away); Letter From the Alamo (about 400 feet away); The Burnet Bulletin (about 600 feet away); The Galloway House (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burnet.
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Photographed by Kayla Harper, November 27, 2019
2. Burnet County Jail and Marker
Photographed by Kayla Harper, November 27, 2019
3. Burnet County Jail and Marker
A monument to Sheriff Wallace W. Riddell can also be seen to the right.
Photographed by Kayla Harper, November 27, 2019
4. An additional Burnet County Jail Marker
City of Burnet – 1883 - Historical District
This jailhouse was built in 1884 with cells upstairs and the sheriffs office and living quarters downstairs. In continuous use to the present time, it house prisoners until 1982 when a new jail was constructed.
This jailhouse was built in 1884 with cells upstairs and the sheriffs office and living quarters downstairs. In continuous use to the present time, it house prisoners until 1982 when a new jail was constructed.
Photographed by Keith Peterson, December 23, 2007
5. Burnet County Jail
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, April 17, 2023
6. History Burnet County Jail sign
Photographed by Keith Peterson, December 23, 2007
7. Burnet County Jail Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 13, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,850 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 27, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 29, 2019, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. 5. submitted on February 13, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 6. submitted on April 18, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. 7. submitted on February 13, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
