1895 Milam County Jail - Cameron, TX
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WalksfarTX
N 30° 50.961 W 096° 58.547
14R E 693566 N 3414660
This jail, designed with Romanesque revival features and stone detailing above the windows, had three main floors and a "hanging tower" equipped with a trap door.
Waymark Code: WMR3YQ
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 05/09/2016
Views: 1
Text from Historical Marker:
The tower was never used for executions because most hangings took place outdoors. The first floor had ten rooms, three for storage and the remainder serving as a residence for the sheriff and his family. The second and third stories consisted of cell blocks for prisoners. In 1975 a new county jail was constructed, and the Commissioners Court turned this facility over to the Milam County Historical Commission. After renovation, it was opened as a museum in 1978.
Address:
201 E Main St.
Cameron, TX USA
76520
Open to the public: Yes
Hours:
Tuesday - Friday 9AM–4PM
Saturday- 10AM-2PM
Sunday - Monday Closed
Fees?: Not listed
Web link: Not listed
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