Olney, Texas – Oil Executives and the Hamilton Hotel. Olney, Texas, is a small town located in Young County, with roots that stretch back to the late 19th century. The town was established in the 1870s and officially named Olney in 1879. While the exact reason behind the town’s name remains uncertain, it is widely…
Newcastle, Texas – Echoes of the Frontier. Newcastle, Texas, is a small town with a past far larger than its present-day appearance suggests. Founded in 1906, its origins are tied to the Wichita Falls and Southern Railroad, which sought to connect this area to broader markets. The town was named after Newcastle, Pennsylvania, as a…
Graham, Texas – The Heart of Young County. In the mid-19th century, two entrepreneurial brothers, Gustavus and Edwin Graham, arrived in North Texas with a vision. Their goal was to establish a town that could thrive on ranching, industry, and commerce. In 1872, they founded a settlement that would bear their name, forever linking them…
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