1921 Young County Jail
The former Young County Jail was constructed in 1921 and designed by Dallas-based architect C. H. Leinbach. The three-story brick structure was used as a jail until 1977 and is currently vacant. A recent proposal has called for ownership of the building to be transferred to the City of Graham so that it can be demolished and replaced with a pavilion that will celebrate Graham’s 150th anniversary.
The Young County Historical Commission is rallying support to preserve the three-story jail which has stood as a landmark in Graham, the county seat, for 100 years. Advocates are calling for a one-year demolition delay to allow a committee of local stakeholders the time needed to study the building’s challenges and develop a plan for a new use, while encouraging the construction of the pavilion on an alternative site.
LOCATION: 505 2nd St, Graham (Young County)
DESIGNATION: RTHL
CONDITION: Fair
RESOURCE TYPE: Jail
YEAR LISTED: 2021
