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Burnet County Jailhouse

 
 
Burnet County Jailhouse Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Mansfieldphoto.com, August 17, 2025
1. Burnet County Jailhouse Marker
Inscription. This jailhouse was built in 1884 with cells upstairs and the sheriff's office and living quarters downstairs. In continuous use to the present time, it housed prisoners until 1982 when a new jail was constructed.
 
Erected by City of Burnet Historical District.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.
 
Location. 30° 45.463′ N, 98° 13.582′ W. Marker is in Burnet, Texas, in Burnet County. It is at the intersection of South Pierce Street and E Washington Street, on the right when traveling north on South Pierce Street. The marker is located in front of the jailhouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 109 S Pierce St, Burnet TX 78611, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in 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 Jail (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 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Badger Building (about 300 feet away); Letter From the Alamo (about 400 feet away); The Burnet Bulletin
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(about 500 feet away); The Galloway House (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burnet.
 
Burnet County Jailhouse Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Mansfieldphoto.com, August 17, 2025
2. Burnet County Jailhouse Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on October 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 64 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on October 2, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
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