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Dog Town Jail

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Dog Town Jail was the first county jail, built in 1880 at a cost of $2800. Its first expenses included 2 blankets, a pair of leg irons, and 2 pairs of handcuffs. It was recorded as a Texas Historic Landmark in 1966.
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