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Clay County 1890 Jail Museum
Clay County Historical Society, Inc.
P.O. Box 483
116 North Graham
Henrietta, Texas, 76365
The most significant artifact reminiscent of the county's early beginnings is the 1890 jail located in Henrietta, Texas. For over a century, this magnificent structure has served as a reminder of the early struggles of another time. In the mid 1990s the abandoned structure was restored. A further restoration in 2008/2009 added a steel framework to support the deteriorating brick and stone structure. It stands today as one of the best preserved structures of this era in Texas.
See the new "Barn", with many old farm implements, many of them horse-drawn
See the "Gallows" in one of the few jails built with internal gallows
See the residence of the Sheriff or live-in jailer and his family
See many specialized displays like the "Greatest Generation" collection