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Gonzales: Old Jail Museum

Built in 1887, the jail closed in 1975. It is now a museum of Gonzales County law, order and transportation. Features rebuilt gallows, original cells, sheriff's and jailer's quarter.

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414 St. Lawrence Street
Gonzales, Texas
78629

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Phone: 830-672-6532
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Hours & Fees

January - February
Thursday through Saturday, 10:30 a.m. till 3:30 p.m.

March - December
Tuesday through Saturday, 10:30 a.m. till 3:30 p.m.
Free, but donations for preservation gladly accepted.

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