Historical Markers in Wheeler County

Texas·26 places·Page 2 of 2

  • History

    Wheeler County Jail

    Built 1909 after county seat moved from historic Old Mebeetie. First sheriff, M. V. Sanders; jailer, J. M. Kezee. Built of concrete and steel. Used 20 years with only 1 prisoner escaping. Now used for library, museum and county offices. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965

← Previous

Elsewhere in Texas

Harris County318Travis County296Tarrant County286Dallas County281Galveston County233Bexar County210Williamson County200Bell County166Houston County154McLennan County146Grayson County143Washington County139

Hear it from the road

Whistlestop tells you this story automatically when you drive past. No searching, no tapping, nothing to ask.

Download Whistlestop on the App Store
Historical Markers in Wheeler County, Texas, page 2 · Whistlestop! Audio Tour Guide