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Texas Jailhouse The Historic Anderson County Jail—a 1931 landmark reimagined as an immersive art space, paranormal destination, film location, and unique event venue.
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The Texas Jailhouse, (a.k.a )The Historic Anderson County Jail was built in 1931 to replace the pre-existing jail that had been built on the same site in 1879. It's Art Deco Style is locally rare, and was typically used as an architectural expression in the facades of public buildings. In 1988, a new county jail was constructed on Lacy Street. The old building was renovated to become a juvenile de

tention center until it's closing in 1996. In 1998, the building was added to the National Register of Historic Places- building #98000692. Except for county storage purposes, the building remained empty until it was purchased by a private party in 2013. Currently the building is being used as an event space and Art Gallery.

Dates are filling up fast! Don't miss your chance to experience your own Paranormal Investigation in September! Reserve ...
09/03/2026

Dates are filling up fast! Don't miss your chance to experience your own Paranormal Investigation in September!

Reserve here>> www.txjailhouse.com

He's Mean! He's Green! He's in Palestine!Step inside The Grinch’s Lair—a festive, live, interactive experience inspired ...
09/02/2026

He's Mean! He's Green! He's in Palestine!
Step inside The Grinch’s Lair—a festive, live, interactive experience inspired by the beloved Dr. Seuss classic "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!"

Tickets available here>> www.txjailhouse.com

It's that time! I know many of you wait patiently all year long for this opportunity to scare! Let the fun begin!!! ...
08/30/2026

It's that time! I know many of you wait patiently all year long for this opportunity to scare! Let the fun begin!!!



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The Texas Jailhouse loved having Haley with Saiko Paranormal investigate the jail! Check out her stream! Book here>> www...
08/22/2026

The Texas Jailhouse loved having Haley with Saiko Paranormal investigate the jail! Check out her stream!

Book here>> www.txjailhouse.com

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Our calendar of Holiday Events is open! Get your tickets now!! >>> www.txjailhouse.com
08/22/2026

Our calendar of Holiday Events is open! Get your tickets now!! >>> www.txjailhouse.com

Due to popular demand, The Texas Jailhouse is extending its calendar for Paranormal Investigations! 👻Limited September d...
08/18/2026

Due to popular demand, The Texas Jailhouse is extending its calendar for Paranormal Investigations! 👻
Limited September dates are available as we begin prepare for our Fall/Winter events. Book quickly—these dates won’t last!

The paranormal experience at the Historic Anderson County Jail, aka the Texas Jailhouse is one guests will never forget. Palestine, Texas, was established in 1846 with a courthouse square, which soon became full of life and death. The strange triangular-shaped lot on which this jail sits was a full....

We’ve redesigned our website to better tell the story of this historic building, the experiences we create here, and eve...
08/14/2026

We’ve redesigned our website to better tell the story of this historic building, the experiences we create here, and everything happening inside these walls.

Historic Preservation
Paranormal Experiences
Live & Immersive Events

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It's that time of year!Get tickets here>>
08/13/2026

It's that time of year!
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Texas Jailhouse Special Events and Facility Rental (Aka: Historic Anderson County Jail), Palestine, TX

07/26/2026
07/22/2026

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704 Avenue A St
Palestine, TX
75801

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+19034801212

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