Territorial Jail

Main Ave. at 4th St., Texola, OK
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The Territorial Jail stands one block north of Route 66 in Texola, OK. Iron bars made up the for and windows. It is located on Main Ave, one block north of Route 66. The building is built of rough concrete block that is stuccoed smooth on the inside. Footings go down into the ground to prevent scofflaws from digging their way out.

Typical of these early jails, the accommodations weren't exactly luxurious. This one features some news articles and photos from the past that mention notorious outlaws Belle Star, Jesse James Billy the Kid and Black Bart, none of whom apparently were guests here..

When we were there this plaque listing the high school senior class of 1938 was propped up against the front of the building.

Photo(s): Spring 2013