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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

Get in Touch	San Marcos Main Street Program 512-393-8430 mainstreet@sanmarcostx.gov
Building Size	1,200 (sq ft)
Zoning	CS
Incentives	Local Incentives Available!
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

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Property Information
Address	200 W MLK Dr San Marcos, TX 78666
Zoning Uses Allowed	Smart Code Civic Space
Parking Spaces	5
Official Sq Ft	1,200
Commercial Sq Ft	1,200
Parcel Number	R41590
Legal Description	ORIGINAL TOWN OF SAN MARCOS LOT PT OF 14 BLK 16 55 X 158 GEO#335150745580
Located Within	Main Street District

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Survey Recommendations	Not Individually Eligible

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