Details for The Ernie Wilson Museum
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5441001497
Data
| Marker Number | 1497 |
| Atlas Number | 5441001497 |
| Marker Title | The Ernie Wilson Museum |
| Index Entry | Ernie Wilson Museum, The |
| Address | 133 William St. |
| City | Buffalo Gap |
| County | Taylor |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 421909 |
| UTM Northing | 3572564 |
| Subject Codes | jails and prisons; museums |
| Marker Year | 1964 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
| Marker Location | Taylor County History Center / Buffalo Gap Village, E. side William Street between Elm and North streets |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | 20" x 20" |
| Marker Text | Located in Taylor County's historic first courthouse and jail. Although Taylor County was organized in July 1878, the building was not completed until May 20, 1880, because of Indian scares and lack of funds. Scene of frequent jail breaks, lynchings. Note cannon balls (marked by arrows) keying limestone blocks. (1964) |