CLAY COUNTY 1890 JAIL MUSEUM

HENRIETTA, TX

Christmas 1958 Outdoor Decoration My childhood home in Wichita Falls, Texas, decorated for Christmas 1958. The snowman was made by my parents. My mom traced it on plywood, and my dad cut it. Then my mom painted it and added glitter. My sister, Diane, is the girl in the red standing by the snowman. As you can tell by the picture, generally we didn't have a white Christmas.
Christmas 1958 Outdoor Decoration Credit: Stabbur's Master

The Clay County 1890 Jail Museum is a historic landmark located in Henrietta, Texas. The museum is situated in the former Clay County jail, which was constructed in 1890 and served as a correctional facility until the 1980s. The building was restored and converted into a museum in 1983, and now showcases the history of the jail and the surrounding area.

Visitors to the Clay County 1890 Jail Museum can explore the original jail cells, which are preserved in their original condition. The museum also features exhibits on the history of Clay County, including displays on the area's Native American tribes, early settlers, and the cattle industry.

In addition to the exhibits, the museum offers guided tours, educational programs, and special events throughout the year. The museum is operated by the Clay County Historical Society, which is dedicated to preserving the history of the area for future generations.

Overall, the Clay County 1890 Jail Museum provides a unique glimpse into the history of Clay County and the American West. Whether you're a history buff or just looking for a fun and educational day trip, this museum is well worth a visit.

CLAY COUNTY 1890 JAIL MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in HENRIETTA TX. US MID #8404800284

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

Christmas 1958 Outdoor Decoration My childhood home in Wichita Falls, Texas, decorated for Christmas 1958. The snowman was made by my parents. My mom traced it on plywood, and my dad cut it. Then my mom painted it and added glitter. My sister, Diane, is the girl in the red standing by the snowman. As you can tell by the picture, generally we didn't have a white Christmas.
Christmas 1958 Outdoor Decorations My childhood home in Wichita Falls, Texas, decorated for Christmas 1958. The candle in the window and the snowman were made by my parents. My mom traced them on plywood and my dad cut them out. Then my mom painted them and added glitter. My dad worked at a carpet store. The candle stick is made from the cardboard spool inside a roll of carpet. My mom cut the reindeer on the front door out of Styrofoam. As you can tell by the picture, generally we didn't have a white Christmas.
1950's Kids Playing on our swing set in our backyard in Wichita Falls, Texas. I'm in the middle, my sister, Diane, is on the left, and my brother, Al, is on the right. The photo was taken about 1955.
1951 Brothers This is my brother, Al, (left) and me in our backyard in Wichita Falls, Texas. The photo was probably taken in 1951.
1951 Brothers These pictures were taken during the summer of 1951 in my backyard in Wichita Falls, Texas. My brother, Al, and me.
Clay County Courthouse (Henrietta, Texas) Historic 1884 Clay County Courthouse in Henrietta, Texas. Modifications in 1911 included removing the original mansard roof and central tower and installing the current octagonal domed cupola. The courthouse was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1962. The courthouse and the 1890 county jail were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 (NRHP No. 78002904 as the Clay County Courthouse and Jail). The courthouse and jail were also designated as a State Antiquities Landmark in 1981.
Clay County Courthouse (Henrietta, Texas) Historic 1884 Clay County Courthouse in Henrietta, Texas. Modifications in 1911 included removing the original mansard roof and central tower and installing the current octagonal domed cupola. The courthouse was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1962. The courthouse and the 1890 county jail were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 (NRHP No. 78002904 as the Clay County Courthouse and Jail). The courthouse and jail were also designated as a State Antiquities Landmark in 1981.
Clay County Courthouse (Henrietta, Texas) Historic 1884 Clay County Courthouse in Henrietta, Texas. Modifications in 1911 included removing the original mansard roof and central tower and installing the current octagonal domed cupola. The courthouse was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1962. The courthouse and the 1890 county jail were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 (NRHP No. 78002904 as the Clay County Courthouse and Jail). The courthouse and jail were also designated as a State Antiquities Landmark in 1981.
Clay County Courthouse (Henrietta, Texas) Historic 1884 Clay County Courthouse in Henrietta, Texas. Modifications in 1911 included removing the original mansard roof and central tower and installing the current octagonal domed cupola. The courthouse was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1962. The courthouse and the 1890 county jail were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 (NRHP No. 78002904 as the Clay County Courthouse and Jail). The courthouse and jail were also designated as a State Antiquities Landmark in 1981.
Clay County Courthouse (Henrietta, Texas) Historic 1884 Clay County Courthouse in Henrietta, Texas. Modifications in 1911 included removing the original mansard roof and central tower and installing the current octagonal domed cupola. The courthouse was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1962. The courthouse and the 1890 county jail were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 (NRHP No. 78002904 as the Clay County Courthouse and Jail). The courthouse and jail were also designated as a State Antiquities Landmark in 1981.
Old Clay County Jail (Henrietta, Texas) Historic Clay County Jail in Henrietta, Texas. It was constructed in 1890 and used as a jail until 1973. The jail and 1884 county courthouse were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 (NRHP No. 78002904 as the Clay County Courthouse and Jail). The jail and courthouse were also designated as a State Antiquities Landmark in 1981. The jail was also designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1986.
Old Clay County Jail (Henrietta, Texas) Historical marker for the 1890 Clay County Jail in Henrietta, Texas. The plaque states: Constructed in 1890 by the Pauly Jail Building and Manufacturing Company of St. Louis, Missouri, this is Clay County's third jail building. Construction of the jail included adjacent living quarters for law officers and their families. Stuccoed in 1929, the two story brick structure, with stone foundation and sills, boasts details of corbelled brick, rusticated stone, and pressed metal. Official use of the building was discontinued in 1973. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1986

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CLAY COUNTY 1890 JAIL MUSEUM
116 N GRAHAM ST
HENRIETTA
TX
76365

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MID # 8404800284
Name CLAY COUNTY 1890 JAIL MUSEUM
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Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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LAT/LONG 33.787694, -98.199685
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 077
US Census Tract: 030200
US Census Block: 4074