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Go To Jail!

By Mike Sparks

Real Estate Agent with The House Company Galveston Texas

October 23, 2009 10:04 AM

No really, Go To Jail. Historic 1880's Georgetown Texas Jail

NO REALLY, YOU NEED TO GO TO JAIL!

Specifically the Old Williamson County Jail, and experience NIGHTMARE AT JAIL HILL a benefit put on by the Williamson County Sheriff's department Brown Santa charity. Tour the `1880's jail that once housed such famous criminals as serial killer Henry Lee Lucas,hear chilling stories of past residents and the famous sheriff's that put them there. Tours will begin Oct 23 and 24 from 6-11pm at the jailhouse on the corner of 4th and Main in downtown Georgetown Texas. Tickets are $8 adults and $5 kids 9-12. Lawbreakers are admitted free however release can be problematic.

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Delete Acct Desert Communities

Palm Desert, CA

Great picture! What a terrific event around Halloween - it might also be a learning lesson for some children! Thanks for the post!

Oct 23, 2009 10:13 AM

Pat Fenn

Marketing Specialist for CJ Realty Group/Cindy Jones Broker - Springfield, VA

Beautiful building. Sounds like a fun event as well.

Oct 23, 2009 10:50 AM

Mike Sparks

The House Company Galveston Texas - Galveston, TX

Galveston Island Real Estate

Thanks for the comments, The jail is a beautiful building. It was build back when public buildings were a source of pride and not built to the specs of the lowest bidder. The style was actually modeled after the French Bastille.. looks sorta like a castle. On the right you see that the Sheriff and his family lived in what appeared to be a victorian home fronting on Main Street. On the 4th street side is the Jail entrance much more severe with iron bars and solid steel doors.

Oct 23, 2009 11:35 AM

Kathryn Gorham

Green Key Realty - Emerald Isle, NC

Emerald Isle NC Crystal Coast

Mike - (love the K9 - mine is a rescue and part shepherd). That is a great seasonal event at the jail.

Oct 23, 2009 12:48 PM

John Hill About The House Inspection Services

About The House, LLC - Charleston, SC

Mike, hope the event went well. Great photo!

Nov 27, 2009 08:04 AM

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