Hood County Museum and Yeats-Duke Cabin

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Built in 1885 and operated as the Hood County Jail from 1886 to 1978, this building served as the only jail for both city and county prisoners. Although the building was state of the art when it was built (it had plumbing on both floors!), hard use and lack of funds allowed the building to fall into disrepair. No major improvements had been made since it was wired for electricity in the 1930s. When the County built their new Law Enforcement Center and moved, the Chamber of Commerce used the building. During their tenure, the Chamber received a grant to renovate the first floor, as it can be seen today.

The Yeats Duke Cabin is located at 214 North Crockett Street. Originally built in 1858 as a 16’ x 16’ single pen log home by Austin Newton Yeats, the house has evolved over time into the structure seen today. The Yeats Duke Cabin now belongs to the City of Granbury and efforts are being made to fully renovate the structure.

The Old Jail Museum and the Yeats-Duke Cabin will be open from noon to 5 PM on July 4th. Masks will be required, disposable masks will be available for a nominal fee. There will be a limit of 10 people at a time in the buildings.