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The
Present Young County Courthouse - Graham,
TexasDate -
1932
Architect - Withers & Thompson
Style - Moderne
Material -
Limestone and concrete
History:
A frame two-story courthouse
was built in 1876 and was replaced by a three-story limestone courthouse eight
years later. The current courthouse replaced the 1884 courthouse that was demolished
in 1932.
Photographer's Note:
"The 1932 Young County courthouse
- The architects, Withers & Thompson, also designed the Menard
County courthouse in Menard.
The construction materials are different in both courthouses, but the internal
and external design is very similar.
There are many interesting details
on the interior of this building, including intricate designs that have been painted
on the ceiling." - Terry
Jeanson, August 13, 2008 |
| The
1932 Young County Courthouse as it appeared in 1939
Photo courtesy TXDoT |
A
courthouse detail that may depict the arrival of the Graham Brothers
TE Photo
2-04 |
A
magnificent courthouse eagle. TE Photo 2-04
See Texas
Eagles |
Stonecut
cattleman oversees herd with oilwells in distance. Another courthouse detail
TE Photo 2-04 |
Stonecut
detail over the rear side entrance
Photo courtesy Terry
Jeanson, April, 2006 |
Courthouse
front entrance
Photo courtesy Terry
Jeanson, April, 2006 |
| "The
district courtroom. The three woman depicted above the judge's bench represent
courage, justice and truth." - Terry
Jeanson, Apri, 2006 photo |
The
beautifully detailed ceiling in the district courtroom.
Photo courtesy Terry
Jeanson, April 2006 |
Young
County courthouse cornerstone
Photo courtesy Mike
Price, October 2007 |
The 1884 Young County Courthouse |
The east sandstone arch of the 1884 courthouse was saved and is on display
TE photo, February 2004 |
The
1884 Young County courthouse marker
Photo courtesy Terry
Jeanson, April, 2006 | |
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