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Former
Llano county jail
700 Oatman
TE photo, 2006 |
Historical Marker:
Llano County
Jail
This building
was erected in 1895 by the Pauly Jail Building and Manufacturing Co.
of St. Louis, Mo. The gray granite for the exterior was quarried in
the county. The red roof of the Romanesque revival jail provided the
building its nickname, and prisoners often spoke of staying over at
the "Red Top." The first floor was used by the jailer for his office
and living quarters. The second floor had four cells and two drunk
tanks. The third and fourth floors housed the gallows.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1979 |
Photographer's
Note:
"The Llano county jail, which is not officially a museum, is
sometimes open on special occasions" - Shannan
Yarbrough, June 20, 2005 |
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