Fort Bend County Jail

Fort Bend County Jail (HM2DYW)

Location: Richmond, TX 77469 Fort Bend County
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N 29° 35.023', W 95° 45.859'

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Completed in 1897, this structure was the third jail building in Fort Bend County. Built to communicate strength and justice to the area's lawless elements, the imposing Romanesque revival style structure features terra cotta decoration and massive arches. The interior included living quarters for the sheriff and a third floor gallows. It served as the Fort Bend County Jail until 1955.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1985
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HM NumberHM2DYW
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Year Placed1985
Placed ByTexas Historical Commission
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Wednesday, January 30th, 2019 at 7:01pm PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)15R E 232228 N 3275849
Decimal Degrees29.58371667, -95.76431667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 29° 35.023', W 95° 45.859'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds29° 35' 1.3800000000002" N, 95° 45' 51.54" W
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Area Code(s)281, 832, 713
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling West
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 600 Preston St, Richmond TX 77469, US
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