Marker Inscription
(1878-1921) This jail was built with two stories in 1878. The jailer lived downstairs, and above were two cells--one with a steel cage for maximum security. There were many dramatic jailbreaks, with lives lost on both sides of the law. In 1881, killer Jack Post, the only man legally hanged in this county, rode from the jail astride his coffin. The five Marlow brothers broke out in 1888, causing a major shootout and manhunt. The property was phased out as a jail in 1921, and saw many changes in use and appearance before being bought by Kelley B. King in 1975.
About this site
Young County Jail is a historical marker in Graham, Young County, dedicated in 1976. It is one of 43 historical markers documented in Young County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 49 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.1090, -98.5888 near Graham. The nearest cataloged historic site is Standpipe Mountain (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Third County Courthouse, Site of, 1890 Bank Building, and Ryus Store Building.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5503005457. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
