MOBEETIE JAIL MUSEUM
MOBEETIE, TX
The Mobeetie Jail Museum is a historic jailhouse located in the small town of Mobeetie, Texas. The jail was built in 1890 and served as the main detention center for Wheeler County until it was decommissioned in 1974. Today, the jailhouse has been repurposed as a museum that offers visitors a glimpse into the history of law enforcement and incarceration in the American West.
The museum features exhibits that showcase the jail's history, as well as the history of Mobeetie and the surrounding area. Visitors can explore the jail cells, which have been preserved much as they were when the jail was in use. The museum also includes a recreated sheriff's office and courtroom, which give visitors a sense of what justice was like in the Old West.
In addition to its historical exhibits, the Mobeetie Jail Museum also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including reenactments of historic trials and other events. The museum is open to the public from April through October, and admission is free.
Overall, the Mobeetie Jail Museum is a unique and fascinating destination for anyone interested in the history of law enforcement and the American West. With its well-preserved exhibits and engaging programming, it offers visitors a chance to step back in time and experience a different era of American history.
MOBEETIE JAIL MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in MOBEETIE TX. US MID #8404801454
The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 7,729 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).
Contact MOBEETIE JAIL MUSEUM
- telephone: 8068263427
- website: http://www.mobeetie.com
OLD MOBEETIE TEXAS ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 66
MOBEETIE
TX
79061-0066
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MOBEETIE JAIL MUSEUM Information
| MID # | 8404801454 |
| Name | OLD MOBEETIE TEXAS ASSOCIATION |
| Alternate Name | MOBEETIE JAIL MUSEUM |
| Classification | Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains |
| Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 751528660 |
| NTEECC | A82 |
| Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | 201212 |
| INCOME | 42,051 |
| REVENUE | 7,729 |
| LAT/LONG | 35.530031, -100.441702 |
| CODES | FIPS State Code: 48 FIPS County Code: 483 US Census Tract: 950100 US Census Block: 2236 |