Old Kent County Jail - Clairemont, TX
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The Snowdog
N 33° 10.055 W 100° 45.174
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A nearby historical marker gives some background on the Old Kent County Jail - a block north of Highway 404 in Clairemont, Texas.
Waymark Code: WM14GN9
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 07/05/2021
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The Old Kent County Jail was constructed in 1894, and according to the nearby historical marker the usual inhabitants were "horse and cattle thieves, murderers [and] moonshiners." It was said to be one of the most difficult jails to escape in all of West Texas. The building still stands and is open; vandals have had their way with the interior.
Address:
Northeast Corner of 208 and 400
Clairemont, TX United States
79549
Open to the public: Yes
Hours:
None; the site is not under supervision
Fees?:
None
Web link: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
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