Hood County Jail - Granbury, Texas - Retired Prisons on Waymarking.com

Second county jail. Celebrated in early local Ballad. Built to succeed 1873 log jail at time when lawlessness was rampant. Main building is late victorian in style. Separate stone kitchen was added upon completion. The tall front section was to have a gallows, but no hanging have occurred here. Jail admits some 55 prisoners yearly. "Uncle" Andy Walters, a local character, once locked sheriff in this jail, but left key with judge on way home.

Address: 208 North Crockett Granbury, Texas USA 76048 Open to the public: Yes Fees?: $2 admissions Hours: Not listed Web link: Not listed

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