Countless inmates have died behind bars here in Texas – in fact, we execute more people than any other state. That being said, it’s safe to assume there are plenty of vengeful spirits walking the halls of our prisons. This one-of-a-kind museum takes you into a former cell block, providing an unparalleled opportunity to learn all about the history of our justice system. Let’s take a tour, shall we?
Of the 115 prisons in Texas, Huntsville is home to six. That may not sound like too staggering of a statistic, but inmates nearly outnumber residents in this small city with just over 40,000 people.
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One of the former units now operates as a museum, preserving the rich history of our state’s justice system. Visit and you’ll see everything from confiscated weapons to an original electric chair.
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Various contraband ranges from knives and shivs to even more offbeat, gruesome items like mallets and a ball-and-chain. These sinister objects provide shocking insight into the atrocities committed right inside these walls.
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Taken straight from the Bonnie & Clyde death car, this very pistol was used by the infamous outlaws on their killing spree. Simply peering through the glass at such a destructive weapon is enough to evoke feelings of terror.
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Artifacts from the Texas Prison Rodeo are also on display. Held from 1931-1986, this one-of-a-kind event was nationally-known as the “Wildest Show Behind Bars.”
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“Old Sparky” is by far the most famed attraction. This is the original electric chair used for executions from 1924-1964.
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You’ll also see how lethal injection has progressed over the years in terms of effectiveness and chemical used. Death is virtually painless nowadays, but it hasn’t always been that way.
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Address: 491 TX-75, Huntsville, TX, 77320. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday.
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For more information, head to the museum’s website or Facebook page.
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Have you ever been to the Texas Prison Museum? What’s your favorite abandoned place to tour in the Lone Star State? Here are some of ours: You Probably Didn’t Know The Sinister Stories Behind These 13 Abandoned Places In Texas.
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