Texas Jailhouse

Texas Jailhouse The Texas Jailhouse is a privately owned historic event venue and film location in Palestine, Texas. In 1988, a new county jail was constructed on Lacy Street.
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The Texas Jailhouse, (a.k.a )The Historic Anderson County Jail was built in 1931 to replace the pre-existing jail that had been built on the same site in 1879. It's Art Deco Style is locally rare, and was typically used as an architectural expression in the facades of public buildings. The old building was renovated to become a juvenile detention center until it's closing in 1996. In 1998, the bui

lding was added to the National Register of Historic Places- building #98000692. Except for county storage purposes, the building remained empty until it was purchased by a private party in 2013. Currently the building is being used as an event space and Art Gallery.

02/21/2025

NEEDED: 1940s/50s era vehicles, particularly trucks to be used in scenes for a movie being filmed in Palestine/Anderson County on March 29th. Please share!

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01/15/2025

We are excited for all the amazing paranormal investigative teams visiting us this season! Hurry up and book your own overnight investigation now! Reservations here>> www.txjailhouse.com

Today is the LAST day of the Grinch's Lair 2024 season! Don't miss your chance to create magical memories!www.txjailhous...
12/22/2024

Today is the LAST day of the Grinch's Lair 2024 season! Don't miss your chance to create magical memories!

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12/19/2024

The Grinch's Lair made The Texas Bucket List!

Our Who Crew is ready for you! Meet Mr. Grinch, Max The Dog, and the Who's at the Grinch's Lair. Tickets available here>...
11/15/2024

Our Who Crew is ready for you! Meet Mr. Grinch, Max The Dog, and the Who's at the Grinch's Lair.
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Mr. Grinch is ready! Just 10 days until you can visit him at the Texas Jailhouse in Palestine!Get your tickets here>> ww...
11/13/2024

Mr. Grinch is ready! Just 10 days until you can visit him at the Texas Jailhouse in Palestine!
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He's Mean! He's Green! He's in Palestine! The Grinch's Lair opens Friday November 22nd at 12pm. Tickets on now at www.tx...
10/29/2024

He's Mean! He's Green! He's in Palestine!
The Grinch's Lair opens Friday November 22nd at 12pm.
Tickets on now at www.txjailhouse.com

The Locked In Fear season is over! Thank you to everyone that made this possible! See you at the Grinch's Lair!Tonight i...
10/26/2024

The Locked In Fear season is over! Thank you to everyone that made this possible! See you at the Grinch's Lair!

Tonight is the last night for the Locked In Fear Haunted House! We scare!

10/18/2024

11,000 square feet of Terror!! Don't miss the 2024 Locked In Fear Haunted House! Two more weekends!

Tickets available at www.txjailhouse.com

The Texas Jailhouse is a privately owned historic event venue and film location in Palestine, Texas.

Ticket GIVE-AWAY for the first 15 people to comment, like, and share! Locked In Fear opens October 11th @ 7pm!!!Tickets ...
10/03/2024

Ticket GIVE-AWAY for the first 15 people to comment, like, and share! Locked In Fear opens October 11th @ 7pm!!!
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Texas Jailhouse Special Events and Facility Rental (Aka: Historic Anderson County Jail), Palestine, TX

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704 Avenue A St
Palestine, TX
75801

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+19034801212

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The Texas Jailhouse was built in 1931 to replace the pre-existing jail that had been built on the same site in 1879. It's Art Deco Style is locally rare, and was typically used as an architectural expression in the facades of public buildings. In 1988, a new county jail was constructed on Lacy Street. The old building was renovated to become a juvenile detention center until it's closing in 1996. In 1998, the building was added to the National Register of Historic Places- building #98000692. Except for county storage purposes, the building remained empty until it was purchased by a private party in 2013. Currently the building is being used as an entertainment event space and films set location.