Boerne in Kendall County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Henry J. Graham Building
Photographed by James Hulse, April 26, 2021
1. Henry J. Graham Building Marker
Constructed on Main Street in the late nineteenth century, this building first served as an office for the real estate, insurance, and private banking interests of Henry J. Graham (1854-1936). Born in Brazil, Graham came to Boerne in the 1870s. He was an active community leader and served as both tax assessor and deputy sheriff for Kendall County. His original office building later housed a variety of business establishments and was moved once before being relocated here in 1984.
Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986
Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2449.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1984.
Location. 29° 47.783′ N, 98° 43.824′ W. Marker is in Boerne, Texas, in Kendall County. It can be reached from the intersection of East Blanco Street and Hilltop Street. The marker is located northwest of the Old Boerne City Hall building and next to the Kuhlmann-King House. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 402 East Blanco Street, Boerne TX 78006, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Hill Country and in the San Antonio Metropolitan Area. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Kuhlmann-King House (within shouting distance of this marker); Early Boerne Schoolhouses (within shouting distance of this marker); Early Kendall County Jails (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kendall County Courthouse (about 700 feet
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Photographed by James Hulse, April 26, 2021
2. Henry J. Graham Building and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, April 26, 2021
3. The view of the Henry J. Graham Building
Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 482 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 27, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
