This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Brief History of Graham Texas Pioneer Heritage
Cecil Porter recounts Graham’s origin from Fort Belknap to Young County seat. From 1874 town plat, 1876 courthouse, and The Graham Leader, to jail, churches, schools, and the Fire of 1917. Growth includes rail, waterworks funded by Mrs. Adair M. Graham, gas and electric plants, parks, packing plant, and the title Gem City of the West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Porter
Graham High School
Daniel Boone
Young County
Belknap
United States Army
United States
Clear Fork
the Brazos
Fort Belknap
Fort Richardson
Jack County
Graham
Salt Creek
G. A. Graham
Commissioners’ Court
Fort Worth
Graham Leader
J. W. Graves
Indian Territory
Red River
Presbyterian Society
Cherry Street
Fourth Street
Virginia Street
Adair M. Graham
Court House