Parmer County Jail, Farwell Texas. (original) (raw)

Parmer County Jail, Farwell Texas

Former Parmer County Jail
Photo courtesy Terry Jeanson, February 2007

Photographer's Note:

"The 1917 Parmer County jail in Farwell was built the same year as the current county courthouse. In 1928, a second story was added.

The jail was used until 1973 when a new detention center was built onto the north side of the courthouse." -

Terry Jeanson, June 1, 2007

This oil painting of the Parmer County courthouse and jail is hanging in the first floor of the courthouse.
Photo courtesy Terry Jeanson, February 2007

Parmer County Courthouse and Jail photo circa 1916
Courtesy THC

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