Calaboose Museum

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The Calaboose Museum is located on East Lavielle Street in Kirbyville, Texas. The museum was built in 1910 as the city jail. [1] It houses many artifacts and photographs, as well as an abundance of historical facts about Kirbyville and the surrounding area. [2]

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The museum is open to tours every Friday and Saturday. Any additional information can be acquired by calling 409-423-3028.

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References

  1. Holley, Joe (4 Mar 2016). "Out in East Texas, there's a small town with big stories". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 7 December 2016.
  2. Calaboose Museum - Texas Forest Trail