Old Hidalgo County Jail

Historical marker location:

121 E McIntyre, Edinburg, Texas

( Museum of South Texas History)

Marker installed: 1966

Erected 1909-1910. One of first buildings in town after county seat moved here 1908 from Old Hidalgo. Spanish architecture, with red tile roof, white walls. A new jail was built in 1922; this became community center, and served as a meeting place for civic groups until 1931; then was city hall until 1966. Now the Hidalgo County Museum, its tower houses a hanging trap actually used only once, in 1913.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966.

buildings jails and prisons Spanish Colonial Revival (architectural style)

Texas is known for its barbecue, and one of the most famous barbecue restaurants in the state is Kreuz Market in Lockhart. The restaurant has been in operation since 1900 and is still family-owned.