Young County

Young County is an administrative division in north central Texas that covers rolling rural landscape with Graham positioned as the county seat in the southeastern portion. The territory is characterized by open land, scattered settlements, and agricultural areas spread throughout.

The county was established in 1856 from portions of Bosque and Fannin Counties and named after William Cocke Young, an early Texas settler. This came shortly after Fort Belknap was built in 1851 to serve as a frontier outpost.

Native American communities left a lasting mark on how people in the region understand their past, with Delaware, Shawnee, and Wichita peoples having lived here and shaped the land. You can still feel this heritage in local stories and how residents connect with their surroundings.

Visitors should head to Graham as the main hub where most services and shops are located, from which to explore the surrounding areas. The best time to visit is during spring or fall when temperatures are comfortable for getting around and spending time outdoors.

Fort Belknap was more than just a military post—during the Civil War it changed hands between Confederate and Union forces multiple times. The shifting control of this fort makes it a rare location that housed soldiers from both sides of the conflict.