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Graham, North Carolina
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Location of Graham, North Carolina
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 Graham, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Graham, North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  North Carolina |
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| County | Alamance | |
| Founded | 1849 | |
| Incorporated | 1851 | |
| Named for | William A. Graham | |
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| • Total | 10.49 sq mi (27.17 km2) | |
| • Land | 10.42 sq mi (26.99 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km2) | |
| Elevation | 594 ft (181 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 17,157 | |
| • Density | 1,646.39/sq mi (635.66/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
27253
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| Area code(s) | 336 | |
| FIPS code | 37-27280 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403722 | |
Graham is a city in North Carolina, United States. It is the main town, or county seat, of Alamance County, North Carolina. Graham is also part of the larger Burlington, North Carolina area. In 2020, about 17,153 people lived there.
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History of Graham
Graham was started in 1849. It became the county seat for the new Alamance County. In 1851, it was officially made a town. Later, in 1961, it became a city.
The city was named after William Alexander Graham. He was a U.S. senator from North Carolina. He also served as the governor of North Carolina from 1845 to 1849.
An important event in Graham's history happened in 1870. Wyatt Outlaw, who was the first African-American Town Commissioner and Constable in Graham, died. This event, along with another important death in a nearby county, led to a period of conflict. The governor at the time, William Woods Holden, declared martial law in Alamance and Caswell Counties. This meant that the military took control to keep order. This time was known as the Kirk-Holden War.
Several important places in Graham are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are special historical sites. These include the Alamance County Courthouse, Cedarock Park Historic District, and the Graham Historic District. Other listed places are the William P. Morrow House, the North Main Street Historic District, and the Oneida Cotton Mills and Scott-Mebane Manufacturing Company Complex.
Where is Graham?
Graham is located in North Carolina. It is next to the city of Burlington to the north and west. To the northeast, it borders the town of Haw River. The Haw River flows along the eastern side of Graham. The city also reaches south to Alamance Creek.
Interstate 85 goes through Graham. This highway connects Graham to Durham in the east and Greensboro in the west.
The city covers about 25.1 square kilometers (or 9.7 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Graham's Climate
Graham has a climate with warm temperatures. Rain is spread out evenly throughout the year. This type of weather is called a Humid subtropical climate. It is often shown as "Cfa" on climate maps.
Education in Graham
Graham is part of the Alamance-Burlington School System. This school system was formed in 1996. It combined the schools from Alamance County and Burlington City.
Here are some of the public schools in Graham:
- Southern Alamance High School
- Graham High School
- Graham Middle School
- Southern Middle School
- Alexander Wilson Elementary School
- B. Everett Jordan Elementary School
- North Graham Elementary School
- South Graham Elementary School
There is also a private school in Graham:
- Alamance Christian School
Graham is also home to Alamance Community College. This is a two-year college where students can learn technical skills.
Population of Graham
Graham has grown a lot over the years. In 1870, about 502 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown to 17,153 people.
In 2020, there were 17,157 people living in Graham. There were 6,412 households and 3,962 families in the city.
See also
In Spanish: Graham (Carolina del Norte) para niños
