Graham in Young County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

1921 Young County Jail

Photographed by Brian Anderson, December 14, 2024

1. 1921 Young County Jail Marker

Inscription. Designed by Dallas architect C.H. Leinbach, this Young County jail was completed in 1921 by Henger & Chambers Co. The three-story concrete and brick building reflects commercial architectural style with prairie influences. It features a half basement, living quarters for the sheriff and family on the first floor, jail cells on the second and third floors and an indoor gallows. The jail held those awaiting trial until 1977, notably including three men from the 1927 Santa Claus bank robbery in Cisco. After remodeling in 1983, the building was used primarily in support of the Graham area crisis center, an outreach facility for suffering families.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-2022

Erected 2022 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 23671.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1921.

Location. 33° 6.319′ N, 98° 35.429′ W. Marker is in Graham, Texas, in Young County. It is on 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 505 2nd Street, Graham TX 76450, United States

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of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Big Country.

It is also on the American Great Plains.

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 Comanchería,

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: Graham Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Third County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Ryus Store Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First National Bank in Graham (about 300 feet away); Hero (about 400 feet away); Young County Armed Forces Memorial (about 400 feet away); National Theatre (about 400 feet away); Morrison Funeral Home (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Graham.

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Photographed by Brian Anderson, December 14, 2024

2. 1921 Young County Jail

Credits. This page was last revised on December 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 24, 2024, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 288 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 24, 2024, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.