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[Anderson County Jail]

Description: This is a photograph of the second Anderson County Jail. The jail was built on the southwest corner of the courthouse square in 1879-80. It was, at the time, the most architecturally advanced building on the square of Palestine. Its clock tower, rising one floor beyond the two-story sheriff’s office and jail, could be seen all the way to New Town, the part of town near the railroad depot. The jail was used until 1931, when it was considered inadequate for county needs. It was torn down and a mo… more
Date: 1900~
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Partner: Palestine Public Library

[Deaf Smith County Jail]

Description: Photograph of Sheriff Ed Connell, left, with his twin sons Ira and Ef, and Wirt Phillips to the left. They stand in front of the Deaf Smith County jail. The other three men are unidentified.
Date: 1909~
Creator: Bradly, Bill
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Partner: Deaf Smith County Library

Forge Locked Grating.

Description: Patent for a forge locked grating for use in jails, which does not collect dirt and is very rigid.
Date: November 23, 1909
Creator: Youngblood, David Franklin
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Portable Convict-Cage.

Description: Patent for a portable convict cage for housing prisoners while out in work gangs, which is on wheels, is difficult to attack or leave, and provides numerous cots inside.
Date: May 25, 1909
Creator: Youngblood, David Franklin
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

[Group in Front of Midland County Courthouse]

Description: Photograph of a group of people parked with their cars in front of the Midland County Courthouse and the county jail (right). Several men lean on their cars, while other face forward on the paved road. A water tower to the left of the jail, a tower to the left of the courthouse supporting a bell, and power lines are visible around the courthouse square.
Date: [1905..1930]
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Location: 31.997528 -102.075523
Partner: Midland Historical Society
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