Grayson Jail

Grayson Oklahoma was one of the fifty original All African-American towns located in Oklahoma and one of only thirteen remaining. The town was formerly known as Wildcat and was bustling in the day.

With a prosperous railroad connection, it was established that a jail would be needed. The jail was built in 1900 of rock similar to that of the Tamaha Jail. It has two windows placed at the back and two doorways where the cell doors would have been. In 1924, the Town of Grayson used cement to repair the floor of the building. The roof was most recently replaced in 1984.

Former Mayor Helen JoAnn Fox provided some clarity on what the jail was used for during the time. If someone could not pay court fees then they would remain held in the jail to serve time instead. The fines would be paid in the form of labor.

After 1937 the jail was abandoned as the population of Grayson had significantly declined and there was no longer a need for it. Because of its historical significance the jail was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 25, 2024.

Gallery Below of Grayson Jail

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