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Located in Taylor County's historic first courthouse and jail. Although Taylor County was organized in July 1878, the building was not completed until May 20, 1880, because of Indian scares and lack of funds. Scene of frequent jail breaks, lynchings. Note cannon balls (marked by arrows) keying limestone blocks. (1964)
The Ernie Wilson Museum is a historical marker in Buffalo Gap, Taylor County, dedicated in 1964. It is one of 47 historical markers documented in Taylor County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 102 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.2888, -99.8293 near Buffalo Gap. The nearest cataloged historic site is First Taylor County Jail - Courthouse (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Old Taylor County Courthouse and Jail, Taylor County Courthouse Museum (1880), and Buffalo Gap College.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5441001497. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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