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
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
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
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
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
