Hill County Cell Block Museum reopens to public

Elected officials, board members and volunteers gathered for the reopening of the Hill County Cell Block Museum Saturday, June 14. Pictured at front (l to r) are: Hill County Judge Shane Brassell, District Judge Justin Lewis, former museum board president Judge Bob McGregor, Executive Director Brenda White, Sheriff Hunter Barnes and board member Edward Sumrall. … Continue reading Hill County Cell Block Museum reopens to public

Hill Co. Cell Block Museum reopening set for June 14

Local historical artifacts and information stored at the Hill County Cell Block Museum will once again be on display starting June 14. After three years of renovations, the Hill County Cell Block Museum is preparing to reopen to the public Saturday, June 14. A ribbon cutting is planned at 10 a.m., and the museum will … Continue reading Hill Co. Cell Block Museum reopening set for June 14

Commissioners Court pursues museum repairs

The Hill County Commissioners Court met in a regular session Tuesday, February 13, and reviewed bids for foundation repairs at the Hill County Cell Block Museum and roof repairs at the Hill County Support Services Building. The Cell Block Museum Board of Directors has been working with consultants to develop a plan to reopen the … Continue reading Commissioners Court pursues museum repairs

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Commissioners approve Cell Block Museum study

Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 15, 2022 The Hill County Commissioners Court met in a special session Tuesday, September 6, and approved a structural study of the Hill County Cell Block Museum. The museum was formerly the county jail and was completed in 1893 by W.C. Dodson, who also designed the courthouse. It is listed on … Continue reading Commissioners approve Cell Block Museum study