Archway from Third Young County Courthouse - Graham, TX
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QuesterMark
N 33° 06.351 W 098° 35.422
14S E 538220 N 3663096
Quick Description: This archway is all that remains of the third Young County Courthouse after it was razed in 1932. It stands on the Courthouse Square in Graham and has a Texas Historical Marker.
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 3/5/2008 7:35:57 PM
Waymark Code: WM3AKT
Views: 22
Long Description:
From the Texas Historical Marker:
The Third Young County Courthouse (of which only this archway remains) was built in 1884. Native sandstone for the two-story structure was quarried east of Graham by Irish workers. N. J. Rosenquist, a native of Sweden and builder of Texas Courthouses, was Chief Stonemason. The building had two halls in the form of a Greek Cross - a plan that followed points of the compass. (This archway belonged to the east hall.)
The courthouse was razed in 1932 after completion of the present courthouse. A. A. Morrison, Fire Marshal, led efforts to preserve this historic archway during street improvements in 1936.
Type: Remnant
Fee: No fee required.
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This Remnant is publicly available anytime.
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Visit Instructions:
Original photographs showing additional views of the Ruin/Remnant or even just its current condition are encouraged. Please describe your visit, especially if no additional photos are available. Did you like the Ruin or Remnant? What prompted you to see the Ruin or Remnant?