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Calabooses in Huntington

Recently, I found two small buildings that some in town say used to be a calaboose.  I’m researching this and hopefully will have an answer soon.

This one has two doors and an unusual assortment of windows.  The inside has been modified with cinder blocks to form three rooms.  It measures 10 x 16 feet.  The door, windows, and height were not measured at the time.

This one has one door and one window on the back wall.  It measures 10 x 12 feet.  The door, windows, and height were not measured at the time. The blocks used in its construction are a type I have seen before but I do not know what they are called.

Lavaca Coutny

Shiner

The Shiner Gazette (Vol. 18, No. 6, Ed. 1) dated September 22, 1910 refers to the local calaboose in the following.

“There was a short session of Justice Court in Shiner last Monday; only one case was heard, the State vs. Martin Parker, colored, for burglary.  Parker was remanded to the grand jury and was placed in the Shiner calaboose to await removal to the Hallettsville jail, but he only remained there a short time.  He took French leave (escaped) and departed for parts unknown and up to this hour has not been recaptured.