My last set was a small jail. This is a Prison. My first one was NO where near this size. So, i was excited and amazed to see what i saw. I didnt even get to see but maybe half of the sprawling facility. At one time this system was a working/farming prison. It is surrounded by cornfields and was used to produce food that was sent to food banks all over the state in addition to feeding the prisoners lots of corn and vegetables. Not totally a bad thing, until you had to work the fields all day and spend time in a very hot cellblock. Thats what finally closed this place. Despite the fact the place was old, it was poorly ventilated and some of the tower cells would reach over 120 degrees during the summer months. Men died here from heat-related issues. These are in no particular order. Just take a tour with me and i hope you enjoy what you see


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Wow that place is in great condition for the most part. Awesome pics!

Amazing pictures! It's on my list of sites to visit. Was this a recent trip? I had heard rumors that it was locked down. I've seen videos of this place but they have nothing on your pictures!

I keep telling myself I need to go here, and I keep not going. lol

Great pics. Thanks for sharing!


-Side note, my wife did a report for school a while back on the history of Texas prisons. This place has a dark history, it started and operated more as a slave camp than a prison. After reading some of the history about the place, I am glad to see it shut down!

There is a prison grave yard across the highway from it, next to a nice newish housing development. I have heard people talk on the radio about some of the leaders back in the day in this area that established it, and what great things they did for the community with the business that they built that gave the area its name. But I can't help but think of the price that was paid to make that area what it became. Sad sad history, but awesome photos. And I still want to go. lol

wow! great location and picture !

It's sad seeing all the graffiti now - still a great location.

Posted by Dan Lee Wow that place is in great condition for the most part. Awesome pics!

Still holding its own but slowing filling with vines, bees and wasp. Thanks for you comment

Post by Trout na bout Amazing pictures! It's on my list of sites to visit. Was this a recent trip? I had heard rumors that it was locked down. I've seen videos of this place but they have nothing on your pictures!

Thank You Very Much! Better hurry, the city is going to demo it soon. I was there 2 weeks ago. The gates are locked tight. But, if there is a will... there is a way.

Love that vine tunnel, shame its getting demolished.

Posted by NeuroticMatt I keep telling myself I need to go here, and I keep not going. lol Great pics. Thanks for sharing! -Side note, my wife did a report for school a while back on the history of Texas prisons. This place has a dark history, it started and operated more as a slave camp than a prison. After reading some of the history about the place, I am glad to see it shut down! There is a prison grave yard across the highway from it, next to a nice newish housing development. I have heard people talk on the radio about some of the leaders back in the day in this area that established it, and what great things they did for the community with the business that they built that gave the area its name. But I can't help but think of the price that was paid to make that area what it became. Sad sad history, but awesome photos. And I still want to go. lol

Thanks! You are Welcome! The history is really interesting, and would love to know more about what your wife found out. I DID find out about the cemetery but didnt have the time to investigate this trip. There is so much more to see. I just hope i can make it back before its all gone. But, as summer approaches it would be killer in there.

Post by ClementRSedona wow! great location and picture !

Thanks much for looking! I appreciate your comment.

Post by Pear It's sad seeing all the graffiti now - still a great location.

I know, but really, not terribly bad considering how many years its been closed, and how many people have been here. I remember your nice shots too. Have you made another trip?

Post by OH_ZOG_NO Love that vine tunnel, shame its getting demolished.

One of my faves! Thanks So Much! Well, Thats what they say...but, you never know how much longer it will be. But, according to the news, the property has been bought and slated for redevelopment soon...

Great shots!! This place looks amazing, the murals are really cool.

AMAZING photos, I was really shocked when I saw these photos! This Abandonment looks like it would be a nice explore. Keep up the good work and amazing photos!

HUGE! I really like 4&5

Morbidly delicious 🙈🙉🙊

4,6 and 13 are my favorites! You captured the creepy well!

Nice work, this looks like a great explore

Posted by Abandoned Apertures Great shots!! This place looks amazing, the murals are really cool.

I found the old Prison Farm Mural quite interesting myself. Thank You!

Post by Urbex Stryder48 AMAZING photos, I was really shocked when I saw these photos! This Abandonment looks like it would be a nice explore. Keep up the good work and amazing photos!

Thank You! Why did you find the place shocking? I appreciate your kind words

Post by farlesbarkley HUGE! I really like 4&5

Nice! Love it when someone chooses something that they really like. Thanks for that!

Post by Dr Zombie Morbidly delicious 🙈🙉🙊

hahhaha! Like your enthusiasm! Thanks

Post by Saturn_Sayerz 4,6 and 13 are my favorites! You captured the creepy well!

Thank You most kindly for the choices! I appreciate your comment!

Post by Freaktography Nice work, this looks like a great explore

Thanks Freak! Really nice of you to check my pics out. It WAS a fun explore!

What a cool place! Thanks

well damn. That's a cool spot.

Lovely as always! It's hard to choose but I think #8 and #24 are my favorites. Looks like a great time.

Another sweet set from MisU....Love #27..Two escaped lonely chairs chatting each other up!.