Historical Marker
Old Panola County Jail
Historical marker location:
213 N. Shelby, Carthage, Texas
( 213 N. Shelby, Carthage)
Marker installed: 1967
Designed by J. N. Carnes and completed in 1891, this structure served as the Panola County Jail for sixty-two years. The two-story brick 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.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967.