Historical Marker
Ernie Wilson Museum
Historical marker location:
FM 89, Buffalo Gap, Texas
( At Buffalo Gap Village, off Highway 89, Buffalo Gap)
Marker installed: 1962
Located in Taylor County's historic first courthouse and jail. Although Taylor County was organized in July 1868, the building was not completed until May 20, 1880, because of Indian scares and lack of funds. Scene of frequent jail breaks, lynching. Note cannon balls (marked by arrows) keying limestone blocks.
(1964).