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207 W 5th Ave Corsicana, TX 75110

Historic Name: Old City Jail

About This Property

Built in 1908 for about $5,000, this facility served as the community's first permanent brick jail. In continuous use until the 1970s, the jail played an integral role in local law enforcement for more than six decades.

Year Built: 1908

Get in Touch	Amy Tidwell, Corsicana Main Street Director 9036544851 atidwell@corsicanatx.gov
Building Size	1,459 (sq ft)
Zoning	CA
Historic Designations	• Not individually listed on the National Register • Located in a National Register District (Contributing) • Located in a Local District (Contributing) • Not a Local Landmark • Eligible for Historic Tax Credits

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Property Information
Address	207 W 5th Ave Corsicana, TX 75110
Zoning Uses Allowed	Central Area
Lot Size (acres)	0.0880
Official Sq Ft	1,459
Commercial Sq Ft	1,195
Year Built	1908
Last Sale Date	October 30th, 2014
Parcel Number	56399
Legal Description	C0000 CORSICANA BLK 266 LOT NE CORNER OF C & NW OF D .088 ACRES (TAX FRZ ABATEMENT 2016-2020) (BASED ON 2015 VALUES)
Located Within	National Register Historic District Main Street District Block 15

Survey Recommendations
Stylistic Influences	Classical revival
Survey Recommendations	Not Individually Eligible

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