Trinity County Jail, Groveton, TX
**Trinity County Courthouse Square** - National Register of Historic Places Ref # 4000946, date listed 20040910
162 W. First St., US 287 at TX 94
Groveton, TX (Trinity County)
Constructed of dressed fieldstone laid in an ashlar pattern the Jail projects solidity, security and weight, but with very little detail or ornament. The jail building is located on the square to the west of the courthouse. The two story Jail Building was built in 1939 as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Architect O. L. Hazelwood was hired by the county on February 13, 1939 to "Supervise the work generally and see that the intent of the plans and specifications are carried out. To act as Owner's agent in any conference with WPA officials concerning methods of construction or materials purchased." (1)
References (1) NRHP Nomination Form atlas.thc.state.tx.us/NR/pdfs/04000946/04000946.pdf
Trinity County Jail, Groveton, TX
**Trinity County Courthouse Square** - National Register of Historic Places Ref # 4000946, date listed 20040910
162 W. First St., US 287 at TX 94
Groveton, TX (Trinity County)
Constructed of dressed fieldstone laid in an ashlar pattern the Jail projects solidity, security and weight, but with very little detail or ornament. The jail building is located on the square to the west of the courthouse. The two story Jail Building was built in 1939 as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Architect O. L. Hazelwood was hired by the county on February 13, 1939 to "Supervise the work generally and see that the intent of the plans and specifications are carried out. To act as Owner's agent in any conference with WPA officials concerning methods of construction or materials purchased." (1)
References (1) NRHP Nomination Form atlas.thc.state.tx.us/NR/pdfs/04000946/04000946.pdf