Old Fayette County Jail

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171 S Main St
La Grange, TX 78945

The Texas Heroes Museum, located within the historic Fayette County Old Jail in La Grange, Texas, serves to honor Texans who have dedicated their lives to securing freedom and liberty from the Texas Revolution to the present day. This museum recognizes the contributions of veterans, law enforcement, firefighters, paramedics, and first responders who have made sacrifices for the state of Texas.

Housed in a building that operated as a jail for over a century, the museum provides a unique glimpse into the history of those who have served and protected the community. It aims to educate visitors about the rich heritage of Texas and the individuals who have played pivotal roles in its defense and security.

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4.56 reviews
Brad G.
3/16/2018

A nice little museum, right behind Prause Meat Market. Nothing extravagant and they aren't very big, but they sure do pack a lot of history into it. It's worth a visit if you're passing though....

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Rain W.
10/13/2024

We decided to stop in here after seeing the Quilt Museum and browsing the stores on the square. They were open a bit later on a Sunday than Saturday but that was ok. We parked right in front and...

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Ian G.
7/23/2023

We were walking around the square, saw the sign for this museum and decided to check it out. We got a tour from the docent Charlie and it was quite nice. He's very passionate about Texas history...

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James S.
3/26/2014

We were tired of traveling the freeway so we took the road less travelled from Houston to San Antonio. We were looking up interesting facts about the small towns we were going through and found...

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Kathy J.
4/28/2015

Our first stop in a day of sightseeing in La Grange. Old Fayette County Jail, what a beautiful building. It is also the visitors bureau for the area. We walked in and were greeted very warmly...

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