Graham County is named for Captain John L Graham, of the eight regiment, Kansas infantry, who was killed at Chickamauga, Tennessee, September 19, 1863.
Created: February 26, 1867
County Seat:
Hill City 1880 – present
County Courthouse – Hill City
Location: 410 North Pomeroy Street / East McFarland Street
Built: 1957 – 1958
Style: Modern
Architect: Mann and Company of Hutchinson
Contractor: Mann and Company of Hutchinson
Description: The building faces south and is a one story structure with glass and concrete construction. The main entrance is on the south side with a glass entrance hall. The east front extends south from the main building. The roof of the center section is higher than the rest of the building. The roof line is flat.
Note: The previous courthouse was constructed by James P Pomeroy and W R Hill in 1888.
See: The architect, Mann & Company of Hutchinson, designed courthouses in Ellis County, Ellsworth County, Lane County, Pratt County, Republic County, Scott County, Stafford County and Stevens County.
Courthouses:
N – Norton County
E – Rooks County
S – Trego County
W – Sheridan County
Photos taken 2007