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 Standpipe Mountain
N 33° 06.443 W 098° 35.267
14S E 538460 N 3663266
Texas Historical Marker at the base of Standpipe Mountain, the grounds of which form a park in the 700 block of 4th St, Graham, TX.
Waymark Code: WMDV95
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 02/26/2012
Views: 5
Marker Number: 5095
Marker Text:
Rising 1160 feet above sea level as part of the Belknap Range, Standpipe Mountain is the western peak of the twin mountains, which dominate the surrounding landscape. It was included in the land purchased in 1872 by E. S. and G. A. Graham, for whom the town was named. The brothers moved to this area from Kentucky to begin development of land and mineral resources in the area. The town of Graham developed rapidly and was soon the site of a gristmill, sawmill, brick factory, Federal court, and the county courthouse.
During the early 1890s the mountain was explored by E. S. Graham to determine if silver or other minerals might exist in commercial quantities. It became known as Standpipe Mountain in 1907 when a city water storage tank was first constructed on the crest.
Designated Victory Park, the mountain was donated to the city by the estate of E. S. Graham following World War I. Later developed by the Rotary Club, it has played a significant role in the community. Since the 1870s Standpipe Mountain has served as a landmark, a center of commercial activity, and as a favorite spot for numerous candlelight ceremonies, picnics, and outings.
(1981)
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