Designed by J. N. Carnes and completed in 1891, this two-story brick structure served as the Panola County Jail for sixty-two years. The building exhibits Italianate and Romanesque style influences and features a symmetrical facade with projecting tower, arched openings, and corbelled detailing. It was used as a city jail from 1953 to 1965. A restoration project begun in 1988 converted it to a community museum and historical center.