Graham in Young County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of Third County Courthouse
Photographed By James Hulse, June 6, 2022
1. Site of Third County Courthouse Marker
Courthouse (of which only archway remains) was built 1884. Native sandstone for the two-story structure was quarried east of Graham by Irish workers. N.J. Rosenquist, a native of Sweden and builder of Texas courthouses, was chief stonemason. Building had two halls in form of Greek Cross - a plan that followed points of the compass. (Archway belonged to east hall.) officials at time of construction were: County Judge, R.F. Arnold; Treasurer, J.W. Wadley, County Clerk, C.O. Joline; Tax Assessor, J.G. Hill: County Attorney, J.A. Woolfolk; Sheriff, W.T. Bunger: County Commissioners, W.C. Blakey, J.J. Hughes, J.L. Mercer and H.D. Williams.
Courthouse was razed in 1932 after completion of present structure. A.A. Morrison, Fire Marshal, led efforts to preserve historic archway during street improvements in 1936.
During its existence, this courthouse witnessed and preserved the records of many historic events of Young County.
Erected 1969 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 4899.)
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Location. 33° 6.35′ N, 98° 35.424′ W. Marker is in Graham, Texas, in Young County. Marker is on 3rd Street, 0.1 miles west of Elm Street. The marker is located in front of the old courthouse archway on 3rd steet. 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 Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Hero (within shouting distance of this marker); Young County Armed Forces Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); To the Confederate Soldiers Of Young County (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); National Theatre (about 300 feet away); Ryus Store Building (about 300 feet away); First National Bank in Graham (about 400 feet away); An 1890 Bank Building (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Graham.
Photographed By James Hulse, June 6, 2022
2. Site of Third County Courthouse Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, June 6, 2022
3. The Site of Third County Courthouse Marker is in front of the archway
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, June 11, 2023
4. Site of Third County Courthouse Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 139 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 18, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 4. submitted on June 12, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas.
