Huntsville, Texas: Texas Prison Museum

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Address:: 491 State Hwy. 75 North, Huntsville, TX
Directions:: I-45 exit 118. The museum is on the frontage road, east side.
Hours:: M-Sa 10 am - 5 pm, Su 12-5 pm, Closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Day. (Call to verify)
Phone:: 936-295-2155
RA Rates:: Major Fun

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The home of "Old Sparky," the state's retired electric chair, as well as displays of prisoner contraband and famous guns. Roadsideamerica.com Report...

Old Sparky, Electric Chair of Texas

A crusty veteran of Capital Punishment displayed at the Texas Prison Museum. Roadsideamerica.com Report...

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Old Sparky moves to new prison museum

The Texas Prison Museum, home of "Old Sparky" the electric chair, is moving to a larger and more modern facility. The grand opening of the new building elsewhere in Huntsville is scheduled for November 13, 2002 at 3 pm.

... [09/28/2002] Complete News Story

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May 18, 2013