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Hood County Jail Museum
Photograph of the Hood County Jail. Built in 1885, it is now home to the Hood County Jail Museum.
Hood County Jail Museum, Sign
Photograph of a sign at the Hood County Jail Museum. It says "Hood County Jail (1885 - 1979) Museum Hours: Saturday - Sunday, 1-4 PM."
Hood County Jailhouse, Historic Plaque
Photograph of a historic plaque at the Hood County Jailhouse. It reads: "Second County Jail. Celebrated in early local ballad. Build to succeed 1873 log jail at time when lawlessness was rampant. Main building is late Victorian in style. Separate stone kitchen was added upon completion. The tall front section was to have a gallows, but no hangings have occurred here. Jail admits some 55 prisoners yearly. "Uncle" Andy Walters, a local character, once locked sheriff in this jail, but left key with judge on way home. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1970."
Old Bank building in Granbury
Old bank building in Granbury, now home to Porter Abstract & Title.
Town Square, Granbury
Granbury street scene at the town square.
[Close-Up of Granbury Monument]
Photograph of the base of a monument in Granbury, Texas. The text reads: "Erected by the U.D.C. General Granbury. Chapter No. 683. In memory of Brigadier General H. B. Granbury and his valiant followers. Granbury. 1861-1865". A pavilion and a tree with flowers are visible in the background.
Hood County Courthouse, Window detail
Photograph of arched windows at the Hood County Courthouse in Granbury, Texas.
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