200 W MLK Dr 

San Marcos , TX 78666

Historic name: The Calaboose

About This Property

Constructed as the first Hays County Jail in 1873, this small brick structure was later an annex for black prisoners. Known locally as the "Calaboose," it became a neighborhood recreation center after the city of San Marcos acquired it in 1885. In the 1940s, it was enlarged with a wooden addition and served as a U.S.O. center for black World War II servicemen. In later years, the Calaboose again became a community recreation center. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1990

Total Building Size (sq ft): 1,200
Zoning: CS
Incentives: Local Incentives Available!
Current Historic Designations: • Not individually listed on the National Register
• Not located in a National Register District
• Located in a Local District (Contributing)
• Not a Local Landmark
• Recorded Texas Historic Landmark

Nearby Businesses

Property Information
Zoning Uses Allowed Smart Code Civic Space
Lot Size (acres) 0.0000
Parking Spaces 5
Electrical Service
Heating Type
Official Total Sq Ft 1,200
Total Commercial Units 0
Total Residential Units
Total Commerical Sq Ft 1,200
Total Residential Sq Ft 0
Year Built
Last Remodel Date
Last Sale Date
Parcel Number R41590
Subdivision
Legal Description ORIGINAL TOWN OF SAN MARCOS LOT PT OF 14 BLK 16 55 X 158 GEO#335150745580
Located Within
  • Main Street District

Existing Businesses

Calaboose African American Museum

Business Type
Non-Profit
Square Ft.
1,200
Floor
1
First yr. at location

Survey Recommendations

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