Old Frio County jail, Frio Pioneer Jail Museum, Pearsall, Texas. (original) (raw)

Frio Pioneer Jail Museum
Former Frio County Jail - Oldest Buillding in Pearsall
Photo courtesy Terry Jeanson, December 2009

Historical Marker Text

Old Frio County Jail

Oldest building in town. Built in 1884 for $11,000. Style typical of era. Used as jail and jailer's residence until 1967.

Second story and part of the first housed jail. Two separate cells were added in 1885 for female or juvenile prisoners or for the insane. For years a well on the premises supplied water. During prohibition in early 20th century, confiscated bootleg liquor was stored by law officers in one of cells.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark -1970

Old Frio County Jail Historical Marker
Photo courtesy Terry Jeanson, December 2009

Pearsall Chamber of Commerce:
In the Old Frio County Jail Museum - 830-334-9414.
Website: http://www.pearsalltexas.com/welcome.htm

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