Graham

… city and county seat, central Alamance County. Laid out in 1849 with the formation of the country to serve as county seat. Inc. 1851. Named for William A. Graham, governor, 1845-49. In the act providing for the town, it was first named Gallatin, then Montgomery, Berry, and finally Graham, as chosen by North Carolina representative Giles Mebane, who introduced the bill to create Alamance County. Alt. 656. Produces textiles, hosiery, and primary metals.