Near Anahuac in Chambers County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Graydon
In the late 1890s, real estate developers divided much of this fertile area into small farms to sell to families in the north and east. Rice, vegetables, and other crops were sent by boat down Double Bayou, the community's principal transportation artery, and across the bay to Galveston.
Marion Stines (1850-1916) became postmaster in 1912 and moved the post office to his store. The second Graydon schoolhouse, built in 1915 on land given by George Banks was the site of worship services and social events.
Graydon's population declined because of reverses in the farm economy, destructive hurricanes, and the rise of motor travel which isolated the community. the post office closed in 1919 and the school in 1935.
Erected 1977 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12651.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately series list.
Location. 29° 41.451′ N, 94° 40.491′ W. Marker is near Anahuac, Texas, in Chambers County. Marker is on Eagle Road, 2.8 miles south of Sykes Road (Farm to Market Road 2936), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Anahuac TX 77514, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Birthplace of Governor Ross Shaw Sterling (1875-1949) (approx. 1.4 miles away); St. Paul United Methodist Church (approx. 2.6 miles away); Double Bayou Dance Hall (approx. 2.7 miles away); Round Point (approx. 3.2 miles away); William Barret Travis (approx. 4˝ miles away); Robert McAlpin Williamson (approx. 4.6 miles away); Fort Anahuac (approx. 4.6 miles away); An Anchor (approx. 4.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Anahuac.
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