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Fort Bend County Jail |
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602 Preston st., Richmond,
TX,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
29° 34' 59.87646999984",
-95° 45' 50.70876000012"
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Texas State
Historical Marker |
Completed in 1897, this structure was the third jail building in Fort Bend County. Built to communicate strength and justice to the area's lawless elements, the imposing Romanesque revival style structure features terra cotta decoration and massive arches. The interior included living quarters for the sheriff and a third floor gallows. It served as the Fort Bend County Jail until 1955. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1985
This page last updated: 7/15/2008 |
Fort Bend County Jail Historical Marker Location Map, Richmond, Texas
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