Graham in Young County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Addie M. Graham
In 1879, E.S. and Addie Graham brought their children to live in the new town. Twelve years later, they moved to Spokane, Washington, where Col. Graham had other business ventures. He died there in 1899.
Addie Graham returned to Graham and continued her husband's philanthropic efforts. She contributed to the building of a city auditorium, endowed a Bible teaching position in the Graham schools, and donated land on which was built a home for the aged poor of the county. In 1907, the city's first water pumping station was built to replace the individual wells and cisterns that had been used since the town's founding. The water remained untreated, however, until 1910, when Addie Graham gave the money for a filtering plant. The facility, built at this site, was in use for 75 years.
Addie Graham died in 1929. Her contributions have had a lasting impact on the town's growth and development.
Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 85.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Settlements & Settlers • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.
Location. 33° 6.853′ N, 98° 35.735′ W. Marker is in Graham, Texas, in Young County. Marker can be reached from Pecan Street, 0.2 miles north of 7th Street (State Highway 67), on the left when traveling north. This marker stands in Fireman's Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Graham TX 76450, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Graham Salt Works (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cattle Raisers Association Oak (approx. 0.6 miles away); An 1890 Bank Building (approx. 0.6 miles away); To the Confederate Soldiers Of Young County (approx. 0.6 miles away); National Theatre (approx. 0.6 miles away); Young County Armed Forces Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Hero (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Young County Jail (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Graham.
More about this marker. The Filtering Plant for which Mrs. Graham gave the money is visible in distance behind the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 1, 2017. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2017, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 415 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 29, 2017, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.