Named for a bend in the Brazos River, this cemetery first served pioneers of the Gooseneck community. Land for the burial ground was donated by Kentucky native George Washington Fore (1823-1903) and his son, John Silas Fore (1851-1931), who became . . . — — Map (db m144946) HM
In 1877, Baptist preacher W.H. Farmer moved his family to land here. He established the Farmer store, post office, Baptist church and cemetery, where the first burials date to 1880. There were soon approximately 150 residents in Farmer, which was . . . — — Map (db m254099) HM
Named for a missionary, Rev. William H. Farmer who camped here 1877. Later he had a general store; first postmaster, 1878.
Town once had a school, 2 churches, a newspaper, 3 doctors, 17 businesses, a justice of the peace court. The old Farmer . . . — — Map (db m254098) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m263618) HM
Born in Indiana in 1843, Agnes Mary ("Addie") Kinter married Edwin Smith Graham in 1865. Upon hearing of the opportunities for land development in Texas, Graham traveled to Texas many times during the 1870s. In 1872, he and his brother, G.A., . . . — — Map (db m108773) HM
Irish quarrymen mined stone for this Victorian structure on Bower's Hill (2 mi. N), near home of a bank director, L.J. Bower. With its fine quality masonry and woodwork, the bank building added dignity to the courthouse square. An abstract firm and . . . — — Map (db m200244) HM
Operated for Indian children living on Brazos Reservation, a 37,000-acre refuge created by state in 1854. Here over 1,000 Anadarko, Caddo, Delaware, Ioni, Shawnee, Tawakoni, and Tonkawa people lived, farming and acting as U.S. Army scouts. Despite . . . — — Map (db m308403) HM
Operated for Indian children living on Brazos Reservation, a 37,000-acre refuge created by state in 1854. Here over 1,000 Anadarko, Caddo, Delaware, Ioni, Shawnee, Tawakoni, and Tonkawa people lived, farming and acting as U.S. Army scouts. . . . — — Map (db m307871) HM
In February 1854 the Texas Legislature designated 12 Spanish Leagues (or 53,136 acres) of land to be maintained as Indian Reservations by the federal government. In August 1854, Major Robert S. Neighbors, United States supervising Indian agent, and . . . — — Map (db m200389) HM
In Commemoration of the Organization Under This Oak by 40 Men of the Cattle Raisers Association of Texas on February 15-16, 1877
Its First Officers Were: C.L. Carter, President J.D. Smith, Vice President J.C. Loving, Secretary S.J. . . . — — Map (db m241030) HM
Dr. John William Gallaher and his family moved to Graham in 1884. Gallaher operated a successful surgery and medical practice and became a civic leader. In 1893, he served as one of Graham’s first three Aldermen upon the town’s incorporation. After . . . — — Map (db m226032) HM
Erected in 1885 for use by the First Baptist Church (established 1880). Dedicated May 10 at service preached by elder W.M. Farmer.
Originally structure had a bell tower and its red brick was not painted. Land was donated by Col. E.S. Graham, . . . — — Map (db m200249) HM
South Carolina native W.C. Beckham (1825-1895) came to Graham from Florida in the 1880s. He opened a mercantile store on the north side of the town square and soon began making short-term loans to his customers. That practice led to the creation of . . . — — Map (db m200215) HM
Built in 1935-1936 at a cost of $60,000, this was the seventh and first long-term post office in Graham. It was one of a number of depression-era federally funded projects built in the city. An excellent example of a Moderne style post office of the . . . — — Map (db m200197) HM
Saline residue found along the banks of Salt Creek attracted settlers to this area in the 1850s. The first person to undertake commercial production of salt here was Martin V. Bowers, who arrived in the area prior to the Civil War. A farmer and . . . — — Map (db m226033) HM
Mississippi native John Edward Morrison (1848-1926) and his family moved to Texas in 1874, settling first in Tarrant County. They arrived in Young County in 1876, and Morrison purchased several tracts of land. By January 1877 he had opened a . . . — — Map (db m200214) HM
Druggist Joseph E. Ryus (1848-1909) built this structure of locally made bricks in 1879 after his frame store on this lot burned. The large room above Ryus's Drugstore served as Judge Andrew P. McCormick's first courtroom in 1879 when Graham was . . . — — Map (db m200213) HM
Campsite of Indians and early settlers. Also water supply of town of Graham when founded 1872. From here water was hauled in barrels to homes in the area and women used these springs to wash clothes with sand as soap and trees and bushes as . . . — — Map (db m200388) HM
Young County was organized in 1856 with Belknap designated as county seat. After retreat of frontier troops during Civil War, county records were moved to Jacksboro 1865 during renewed Indian trouble. County was reorganized 1874 with Graham, county . . . — — Map (db m200196) HM
Rising 1160 feet above sea level as part of the Belknap Range, Standpipe Mountain is the western peak of the twin mountains, which dominate the surrounding landscape. It was included in the land purchased in 1872 by E.S. and G.A. Graham, for whom . . . — — Map (db m200191) HM
Earliest known attempt at permanent settlement in this valley was made in 1851 by Elijah Skidmore, who was killed after a few months on the frontier.
Locality takes its historic name from the Tonkawa nation, known in its own language as "The . . . — — Map (db m263619) HM
This jail was built with two stories in 1878. The jailer lived downstairs, and above were two cells - one with a steel cage for maximum security. There were many dramatic jailbreaks, with lives lost on both sides of the law. In 1881, killer Jack . . . — — Map (db m200192) HM
In Honor of the Men & Women of Young County Who Have Served in the United States Armed Forces. This Plaza Is a Testament to the Spirit of Patriotism in All the Men & Women
Who Volunteered to Boldly Defend, Loyally Uphold and Valiantly . . . — — Map (db m200194) WM
19th century oasis around a lone cottonwood tree and a good spring. Wagon ruts from heavy traffic attracted here are still visible on hill to the southwest. In 1849, Capt. Randolph B. Marcy, U.S. Army, camped with his soldiers at this spring as they . . . — — Map (db m254086) HM
S.J. Hawkins (1821-1908), whose parents came to Texas from Kentucky in 1846, brought his family to this frontier area in 1876. His brother F.J. Hawkins, and others soon joined him. Their pioneer community was centered at this site, where a school . . . — — Map (db m254101) HM
Cemetery was begun in 1881, with interment of M. C. Norfleet, adjacent to the old Plum Grove School. By 1890, the burial ground had fallen to neglect. A group of men from the surrounding rural community, including J. C. Calvin, J. W. Cox, R. E. . . . — — Map (db m156029) HM
Named for shapes resembling teepees; an Indian ceremonial ground, yielding war paint. In famed "Battle of Stone Houses," Nov. 10, 1837, Lt. A. Van Benthousen and 18 Rangers (hunting stolen horses) were attacked 1.5 miles west of here by 150 . . . — — Map (db m156030) HM
Past This Point
Extended in 1851
A Military Road
Connecting Fort Belknap and Fort Worth. Over it passed troops, travelers, and supplies for the frontier posts. — — Map (db m290714) HM
Confederate frontier post Camp Belknap located this vicinity. Local soldiers, determined to guard edge of settlement against Indian raids, Union invasion from Indian Territory, joined Frontier Regiment of Texas Cavalry and Rangers. Chain of posts . . . — — Map (db m93558) HM
County Named for Texas Confederate
Colonel William C. Young
1812 – 1862
Tennessee lawyer, U.S. Marshal, Frontier Texas Ranger, Annexation Convention member 1845, Colonel Mexican War. During Civil War raised and commanded 11th Texas . . . — — Map (db m93532) HM
Three youths slain by Indians in an Elm Creek raid, July 17, 1867:
Rice Carlton, age 19; Reuben Johnson, born 1847, son of J. Allen Johnson; Patrick Euell Proffitt, born March 7, 1848, son of Robert S. Proffitt. John Proffitt, a brother, was . . . — — Map (db m93411) HM
Established Nov. 1851 for the U.S. Army by Gen. Wm. G. Belknap and located by Capt. R.B. Marcy.
This Post – One of the most important in Texas at that time was maintained by the U.S. Army until 1867 for the protection of early settlers . . . — — Map (db m93514) HM
Built with stones from the original fort, this monument was completed November 3, 1995 on the 144th birthday of Fort Belknap at its present location. Erected to the memory of the U.S., Texas and Confederate troops who served here. Dedicated by the . . . — — Map (db m93534) WM
Kentucky native Peter Harmonson (1797-1865) came to Texas in 1845 as a settler in the Peters Colony. The following year he helped form Denton County, where he served as the first sheriff. In 1854 he brought his family here and established a ranch . . . — — Map (db m93450) HM
In memory of
Patrick Euell Proffitt,
Rice Carlton & Rueben Johnson,
Three 19 year old boys killed
In one of the Elm Creek
Indian raids, July 17, 1867 — — Map (db m93413) HM
Indian troubles continually plagued the Texas frontier in the Civil War, with great loss in lives and property.
One of the most serious raids occurred near here on Oct. 13, 1864, at Fitzpatrick Ranch. Comanches killed seven ranch people and . . . — — Map (db m93414) HM
A native of Kentucky, Joseph Alfred Woolfolk (1836-1918) earned a law degree from the University of Louisville in 1856. He moved to Belknap, Texas, in 1858, and was hired by the Texas Emigration and Land Company to survey land grants in the Peters . . . — — Map (db m93448) HM
As Indian agent, forceful peacemaker and humanist, Maj. Neighbors had more influence over Texas’ Indians than any other man of his era; came to Texas in 1836.
He served as quartermaster in Texas Army, 1839-41. While on Texas Ranger duty in San . . . — — Map (db m93515) HM
Who served in the Army of Texas, 1836 • Captured by General Woll, 1842 • U.S. Indian agent, 1845 • Born in Virginia, November 3, 1815 • Died September 14, 1859 — — Map (db m93560) HM
Past this Point Extended a
Military Road
Surveyed in 1849 by Colonel J.E. Johnson who was detailed by the U.S. War Department to locate the most feasible route from Red River to El Paso. From 1851 to 1854 it connected two frontier . . . — — Map (db m93559) HM
Past this Point Extended a
Military Road
Connecting Fort Belknap and San Antonio. Blazed in 1851 by Lieutenant Francis T. Bryan of the U.S. Army. Traveled by troops, supply trains and frontier settlers. — — Map (db m93535) HM
Best preserved of the original structures at Fort Belknap. The fort, named for its builder, Brig. Gen. W.G. Belknap (1794-1851), was one of the frontier posts placed by the Federal government along a line from the Red River to the Rio Grande to . . . — — Map (db m290758) HM
Members of the Robert Smith Proffitt family came to this area about 1862 and established homes. A son, John Proffitt (1846-1925), amassed large landholdings and built a gin and other businesses. The developing community was named Proffitt. At its . . . — — Map (db m93410) HM
By the time of the Civil War, 1861-65, Texans knew the horrors of Indian warfare. Hostile tribes made a business of stealing horses, cattle, women and children. The paths they followed in the “bright Comanche moons” were marked by . . . — — Map (db m93556) HM
Two Miles Southwest to Fort Belknap
Established in 1850
The largest military post in northern Texas until the Civil War.
The first county seat of Young County.
A station on the Southern Overland Mail Line connecting St. Louis and . . . — — Map (db m226049) HM
Duel between a cattle roundup crew and Indians, on May 16, 1869.
Cowboys attacked at their work were Shapley Carter, Bill Crow and Henry Harrison, all of Palo Pinto County, crew captain Ira E. Graves, J.W. Gray, W.C. Kutch, and Jason McClain, of . . . — — Map (db m254081) HM
In 1883 when this area was still a roundup point on the cattle range, German families of the Lutheran faith began settling in the Salt Creek Valley. The following year William Bernhardt received a bible, prayer book, and a devotional book or . . . — — Map (db m254077) HM
When early pioneer Thomas Price purchased land in the old Fish Creek community in 1874, he found an abandoned log cabin which, along with his neighbors, he repaired and designated for use as a church. Early settlers, regardless of denominational . . . — — Map (db m93562) HM
Pioneer residents of this area called their community Fish Creek until 1880, when a U.S. post office was established and named for the local postmaster, J.J. Murray. This cemetery dates to May 6, 1884, when the infant child of Russell and Rosa Bell . . . — — Map (db m93561) HM
