Borden County Jail, Gail, Texas. (original) (raw)

Former Borden County Jail in Gail Texas

Historical Marker Text

Borden County Jail

Built of hand-hewn native stone from Gail Mountain, this jail planned for maximum security. Is one of the oldest jails in use in West Texas. Diebold Safe and Lock Co. was awarded the $4,500 contract in 1896.

Behind two-foot thick outside walls, the cell walls and floor are of 1/3 inch case hardened steel plates, impervious to hack saw blades. Doors fastened with huge hasps and padlocks opened by six-inch key.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark- 1967

Gail Tx - Borden County Jail and Historical Marker

Borden County Jail and Historical Marker
Photo courtesy Barclay Gibson, April 2009

Gail Tx - Borden County Jail Historical Marker

Borden County Courthouse, Gail, Texas

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