Quanah in Hardeman County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Hardeman County Jail

Photographed by Mark Hilton, July 22, 2016

1. Hardeman County Jail Marker

Inscription.

This native stone jail building was begun in 1890, when Quanah become Hardeman County Seat, and competed in March 1891. The lower floor housed the sheriff's office and living quarters, while the second floor held prisoner's cells. Malon C. Owens served the longest term as county sheriff in this building, from 1936 to 1964. Jail facilities were relocated in 1973. This structure was renovated by community effort in 1976 for use as museum.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark

Erected 1977 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2371.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1891.

Location. 34° 17.977′ N, 99° 44.473′ W. Marker is in Quanah, Texas, in Hardeman County. It is at the intersection of Green Street and 1st Street, on the right when traveling north on Green Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105 Green Street, Quanah TX 79252, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Big Country.

It is also on the American Great Plains

and specifically on the Southern Plains.

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 Comanchería,

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: Quanah, Acme and Pacific Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Quanah Parker Trail (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Quanah Parker (approx. 0.2 miles away); Quanah Commercial Historic District

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Hardeman County Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Presbyterian Church of Quanah (approx. ¼ mile away); Trinity Church of Quanah (approx. ¼ mile away); Hardeman County (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Quanah.

Regarding Hardeman County Jail. Houses the Hardeman County Jail Museum.The museum, on the lower floor, features the history of Quanah and Hardeman County; the upper-floor cells have been left intact. Operated by the Hardeman County Historical Museum & Historical Society.

Hardeman County Jail image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, July 22, 2016

2. Hardeman County Jail

Hardeman County Jail (side view) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, July 22, 2016

3. Hardeman County Jail (side view)

Hardeman County Jail (<i>southwest elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 6, 2025

4. Hardeman County Jail (southwest elevation)

Hardeman County Jail (<i>south elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 6, 2025

5. Hardeman County Jail (south elevation)

Credits. This page was last revised on July 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 828 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 13, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 4, 5. submitted on July 8, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.