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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
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