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  1. I was born and raised in Quanah, TX. I want to thank you all for your generous comments about the museums. We are all mighty proud of our little town. Come back and see us again sometime.

  2. It is posts like these and thanks to people like you we get to know about these hidden gems that are not so widely promoted. I have never been around this area but if I was to I would definitely visit Hardeman County Jail Museum in Quanah, Texas. The museum looks lie it has stood time in history and has so many stories to tell of the people who have gone through these walls in time. A good collection of artifacts and well preserved. A tough life to send ever a few days in the small cell.

    1. I think a lot of people focus more on big things, but forgot to promote hidden gems along their trips.

  3. Such an interesting history! I have never visited a prison before, and I would be interesting in taking a tour of this Hardeman County Jail Museum in Texas. I am keen in gaining knowledge on world history and this surely will be fun for me.

    1. Still, visiting a prison museum like this made me nervous a bit. What if the door stuck? What if the tour guide lock us in there? lol.

  4. I’m one of the ‘never heard of Quanah’ guys! The jail looks absolutely tiny though. It seems like quite an interesting place to visit and learn more about. Sad story about the astronaut too

    1. I think they built the cells tiny so people would think twice before making a bad decision. Haha…

  5. Very interesting! The only prisons I have visited are Alcatraz in San Francisco, and a museum in Finland. I love these kind of quick stops along our travels that teach us so much about the history. The story of the astronaut is so sad. Think about it, you are on your way to make your dream come true but then such a tragedy happens. Great post!

    1. We were shocked when we found out about the astronaut. The city is so small that you never thought there would be someone from there was about to make a world’s history. Some information that you won’t find if you don’t make a road trip or a drive through a small towns.

  6. You’re right, I haven’t heard of either Hardeman County Jail or Quanah, but I love coming across places like this on my travels, especially when it’s free. Looks like a fun find.

    1. Yes, it was! We passed the town several times and never thought about stopping until this trip. Indeed,it’s a fun find.

  7. A jail museum sure sounds interesting. It is distressing to see the small cells in hardeman county jail museum. It’s a good place to learn about the history. Loved the ancient typewriter though.

    1. I just couldn’t imagine how was life spending in that small cell. Especially for the sheriff’s family who lived in the first floor.

  8. The Hardeman County Jail Museum sounds captivating indeed. How sad to learn that the little boy who was selected by NASA to be an astronaut in the Apollo program died in such a stupid accident! I’d love to visit this museum if I ever make it to Quanah, Texas.

  9. I have never to Texas…but your post makes me wanna go. The County Jail Museum looks like such a valuable place. It s always great that such places are preserved. Thank you for sharing the tips

    1. Too bad not too many people think about making a stop here. I hope this article will help though.

  10. Thanks for sharing this interesting article. I have never heard of Quanah. I was amazed at that small space they call a bed for the children. I loved your photos of all the artifacts.

    1. My son and his friend were like “seriously?” when they heard about the small space. They just couldn’t imagine it.

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