168 S Fredericksburg St 

San Marcos , TX 78666

Historic name: Old Hays County Jail (built 1884)

About This Property

 A low-pitched roof and bracketed eaves bespeak the Italianate character of the old Hays County Jail. This style, more often used on residence, adds grace to the otherwise almost un-decorated, forbidding edifice. The building served county law enforcement efforts for more than half a century. Although the jail is in disrepair, it has good potential for rehabilitation. The original specifications are in the county records. 


Total Building Size (sq ft): 17,679
Zoning: CS
Incentives: Local Incentives Available!
Current Historic Designations: • Individually Listed on the National Register
• Not located in a National Register District
• Located in a Local District (Contributing)
• Not a Local Landmark
• Eligible for Historic Tax Credits

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Property Information
Zoning Uses Allowed Smart Code General Urban
Lot Size (acres) 0.4059
Parking Spaces
Electrical Service
Heating Type
Official Total Sq Ft 17,679
Total Commercial Units 0
Total Residential Units
Total Commerical Sq Ft
Total Residential Sq Ft 1,266
Year Built 1884
Last Remodel Date
Last Sale Date May 27th, 2008
Parcel Number R41591
Subdivision
Legal Description ORIGINAL TOWN OF SAN MARCOS, BLOCK 16, LOT 15 & N PT OF 14, ACRES 0.4059, * EXEMPT % 01/01/09
Located Within
  • Main Street District

Survey Recommendations

Type
Stylistic Influences
Italianate
Alterations/Additions
Survey Recommendations
Not Individually Eligible
Priority
Historic Resources Survey
Survey Date
Modification Type