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Site of the Travis County Jail
Mid-Block From Southeast Corner of Congress Avenue on East 11th Street

Photo: Site of Travis County Jail

William Sydney Porter was detained here before and after his 1898 trial. From here, he transferred to the federal prison in Ohio.

Source: Historic Walking / Driving Tour, Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau, 201 East 2nd Street, Austin, Texas. Photo: C00610, Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

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