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Young County approves interlocal agreement with Graham to preserve William D. Johnson Cemetery
Summary
The Young County Commissioners Court approved an interlocal agreement with the City of Graham to preserve the William D. Johnson Cemetery and adjacent parcels after ground‑penetrating radar indicated potential unmarked graves on adjoining properties. The agreement directs fence work, access for maintenance, and coordination with TxDOT.
The Young County Commissioners Court voted 5-0 to enter into an interlocal agreement with the City of Graham to preserve the William D. Johnson Cemetery and adjacent land after ground‑penetrating radar identified possible burial sites outside the cemetery’s existing fence line.
County officials said the survey results showed potential graves on county land north of the cemetery fence, on city land west of the cemetery (currently used as a parking area), and a possible site on Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) right-of-way to the east. The county and city agreed the preferred approach is to preserve the area rather than…
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