Anderson County Jail - Palestine, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 31° 45.850 W 095° 37.619
15R E 251195 N 3517299
This three story jail built in 1931 replaced the previous jail built in 1880.
Waymark Code: WMW51V
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 07/10/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member iconions
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This 1931 jail is a rare local example of Art Deco architecture. After 65 years of housing criminals and juveniles this facility closed it's doors in 1996.

Street address:
704 Avenue A
Palestine, TX USA

County / Borough / Parish: Anderson County

Year listed: 1998

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering

Periods of significance: 1925-1949

Historic function: Correctional Facility

Current function: Vacant

Privately owned?: no

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed

Secondary Website 1: Not listed

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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