Graham, TX
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About Graham
- • Singer/songwriter Mac Davis, known for "Baby, Don't Get Hooked on Me," was born in Graham.
- • The Graham Leader newspaper, still publishing, was founded here in 1876.
- • Young County's seat, Graham grew as a cattle ranching and trading hub.
- • A supposed 'haunted' hanging tree still stands on the Young County courthouse lawn.
- • The Great Depression severely impacted Graham's oil boom and local economy.
- • Named for brothers who fought for Texas independence, it was established in 1872.
- • With 8,722 residents, it's smaller than when it was a booming oil town.
- • Sitting at 1,073 feet, it's one of the higher points in North Texas.
- • Ranching and agriculture remain vital to the local economy in Graham.
- • Graham feels like a friendly, close-knit community with deep Texas roots.
- • Dallas Cowboys, about 90 miles away, have won 5 Super Bowl titles.
- • Graham High School Steers won the 1934 Texas Class B football championship.
- • The area's sedimentary rocks primarily date back to the Pennsylvanian period.
- • Possum Kingdom Lake, a large reservoir on the Brazos River, is located nearby.
- • The Brazos River watershed defines the area's drainage patterns.
- • White-tailed deer are commonly found in the surrounding area.
- • Post oak and blackjack oak trees are common in the area's woodlands.
- • The area was historically inhabited by Wichita and Comanche tribes.
- • The Young County Courthouse, a prominent example of Second Empire architecture, was built in 1884.
- • US Highway 380 passes through the town.