The Old Jail

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212 N Broadway St, Brownwood, TX 76801, USA Get directions

The Old Jail in downtown Brownwood stands as a weathered reminder of frontier justice, with its thick stone walls and iron cells dating back to when Brown County was still rough territory. Tours reveal the stark realities of 19th-century incarceration, from the cramped cells to the gallows, offering a sobering glimpse into the region's law-and-order past.

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212 N Broadway St, Brownwood, TX 76801, USA Get directions

Business Hours
Closed

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

Closed

Wednesday

Closed

Thursday

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Friday

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Saturday

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Sunday

Closed

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