The period I call Victorian (1880 – 1900) was known for a certain type of exuberance – especially when it came to architecture. Gingerbread comes quickly to mind, as does variations of the Gothic theme. This exuberance was not lost when the Texas Counties built their jails during this period. From time to time, we come across examples on our Texas travels. Many of these are now the community or county museum.
Anderson County Poor Farm Jail