Taylor County Museums
Marker Title: Ernie Wilson Museum
Address: FM 89
City: Buffalo Gap
Year Marker Erected: 1964
Marker Location: At Buffalo Gap Village, off Highway 89, Buffalo Gap.
Marker Text: Located in Taylor County's historic first courthouse
and jail. Although Taylor County was organized in July 1868, the building
was not completed until May 20, 1880, because of Indian scares and
lack of funds. Scene of frequent jail breaks, lynching. Note cannon
balls (marked by arrows) keying limestone blocks. (1964)
Museum Name: Museums of Abilene
Mailing Address: 102 Cypress Street
City: Abilene
Zip Code: 79601
Area Code: 915
Phone: 673-4587