The Young County Jail

Young County's two-story jail was built in 1878, with the jailer living downstairs and two cells above, including one with a steel cage for maximum security. It was the scene of many dramatic jailbreaks, with lives lost on both sides of the law. In 1881, killer Jack Post, the only man legally hanged in this county, rode from the jail astride his coffin. The five Marlow Brothers broke out in 1888, causing a major shootout and manhunt. The property was phased out as a jail in 1921 and underwent many changes in use and appearance before Kelly B. King bought it in 1975.

Graham, Texas · United States