This Old Jail In Texas Is Now A Haunted House And We Dare You To Visit This Halloween
By Katie Lawrence|Published September 26, 2021
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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and began writing for OnlyInYourState in 2015.
Today, Katie writes, edits, and performs several other tasks for OnlyInYourState and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on with a hot cup of coffee, practicing yoga, baking, or exploring the beautiful Lone Star State (in particular, the vast and mystical West Texas desert).
Texas has plenty of haunted houses that offer thrills and chills for Halloween, but most rely solely on jump scares and special effects. The Texas Jailhouse in Palestine is different because the building itself – a nearly 100-year-old historic county jail – is scary enough on its own. You’ll still come face to face with plenty of monsters and maniacs, but just seeing all the empty cells that once housed evil inmates will send a chill down your spine.
Built in 1931, the historic Anderson County Jailhouse in Palestine served as the county jail for 55 years.
It's three stories tall and spans 11,000 square feet - just imagine how many prisoners were kept here throughout its tenure.
Now a tourist attraction, the Texas Jailhouse is best-known for its annual Christmas event, "The Grinch's Lair," which lets you come face to face with the man who stole the holiday himself.
The monsters from horror films such as Saw and Nightmare on Elm Street will make themselves known, and they're dying to meet you. Even more frightening than jump scares are the empty cells where the evil spirits of former inmates have been trapped for decades. Are you brave enough to introduce yourself?
Tickets cost $12 per person and are available online.
Have you ever dared enter this haunted house of horrors? If so, what was the scariest part? Tell us all about your experience in the comments section below, then check out our previous article for more Halloween attractions in Texas that will leave you quaking in your boots.
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