Details for Hood County Jailhouse
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5221002553
Data
| Marker Number | 2553 |
| Atlas Number | 5221002553 |
| Marker Title | Hood County Jailhouse |
| Index Entry | Hood County Jailhouse |
| Address | 208 N. Crockett |
| City | Granbury |
| County | Hood |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 614034 |
| UTM Northing | 3590161 |
| Subject Codes | jails and prisons |
| Marker Year | 1970 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
| Marker Location | Hood County Jailhouse Museum |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | 16" x 12" |
| Marker Text | 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. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1970 |