Hillsboro in Hill County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Hill County Jail
Photographed by Mike Stroud, September 14, 2012
1. Hill County Jail Marker
Constructed in 1893, this building serves as the third jail for Hill County. It was designed by W. C. Dodson of Waco, architect of the Hill County Courthouse, and built by the Brown County firm of Lovell and Wood. The brick and limestone structure reflects influences of the Victorian and medieval revival styles. Interior space includes living quarters in the front for the sheriff and jailer. Steel-clad prisoner cells are located in the back section. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1981
Erected 1981 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2482.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.
Location. 32° 0.736′ N, 97° 7.801′ W. Marker is in Hillsboro, Texas, in Hill County. It is on North Waco Street (State Highway 81) near Fancher Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 North Waco Street, Hillsboro TX 76645, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. 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: Gebhardt Bakery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hill County (about 400 feet away); Hill County Courthouse (about 400 feet away); James L. Harris (about 400 feet
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Regarding Hill County Jail. National Register of Historic Places:
Hill County Jail (added 1981 - - #81000631)
North Waco Street , Hillsboro
♦ Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering
♦ Architect, builder, or engineer: Dodson,W.C.
♦ Architectural Style: No Style Listed
♦ Area of Significance: Architecture
♦ Period of Significance: 1875-1899
♦ Owner: Local
♦ Historic Function: Government
♦ Historic Sub-function: Correctional Facility
♦ Current Function: Government
Photographed by Mike Stroud, September 14, 2012
2. Hill County Jail Marker
Photographed by Linda T. Stroud, September 14, 2012
3. Hill County Jail Marker - Hill County Cell Block Museum
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, April 30, 2023
4. Hill County Jail
View from Paschal st
Credits. This page was last revised on May 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2013, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,012 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 26, 2013, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 3. submitted on September 30, 2013, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 4. submitted on May 1, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas.
