Picture this a simple aluminum plaque. It stands unassuming yet holds a story. The Graydon Plaque tells of a farming community. Graydon flourished along Double Bayou. This was at the turn of the 20th century. Benjamin F Sterling arrived in 1869. He was one of the earliest settlers. Sterling started a school as early as 1877. A one-room schoolhouse appeared in 1893. Jacob Carl Johnson provided the land. In 1895 Sterling opened a post office. He named it Graydon for his grandson. His son Ross Sterling became Texas governor. This was from 1931 to 1933. Real estate developers divided the area. They sold small farms to families. Rice and vegetables were grown. Goods were shipped by boat. Double Bayou was the main transportation route. Marion Stines became postmaster in 1912. He moved the post office to his store. A second schoolhouse was built in 1915. George Banks gave the land. The school hosted services and social events. Graydon’s population declined. This was due to economic hardship. Hurricanes and motor travel also contributed. The post office closed in 1919. The school closed in 1935. The Graydon Plaque a silent testament. It reminds us of a community’s rise and fall. This small plaque is a window into Texas history. It shows the struggles and triumphs of rural life. The Graydon Plaque a piece of the past. It is a reminder of a vibrant community.
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