Hemphill County Jail
Built in 1890, first permanent public building in both town of Canadian and Hemphill County. Erected under administration of E. E. Polly, first county judge. Ironically, deception plagued construction of this jail, as building contracts were found to be fraudulent and citizens took legal action all the way to the Texas Supreme Court (1889). In mid-1920s, jail held outlaws from notorious oil boom town of Borger (65 miles southwest). Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1970
35.9127° N, 100.3832° W
Where to Find It
Hemphill County Courthouse grounds, SW side facing E. Purcell Ave.
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi NE John Hemphill Canadian
- <0.1 mi NE R. Dick Bussell Canadian
- 0.1 mi E W. C. T. U. Building Canadian
- 0.1 mi SE Jones Mansion Canadian
- 0.1 mi SE First Church Bell Canadian
- 0.2 mi NW First National Bank of Canadian Canadian