Kemp Calaboose - Kemp Texas
N 32° 26.455 W 096° 13.878
14S E 760302 N 3592685
This is a historical sign that gives a little history of the Kemp town jail.
Waymark Code: WM79F9
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 09/23/2009
Views: 8
Built in the early 1900's the calaboose was used to jail early offenders of the law. It is legended that Bonnie Parker (of Bonnie and Clyde fame) and one other member of the Barrow Gang was held here in 1932.
Group that erected the marker: Supporters of the Kemp development fund.
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
1 Blk south of Main
Kemp , Texas USA
75143
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