Gooseneck
Gooseneck was on the west side of the Brazos River five miles south of the site of present Graham in southeastern Young County. The area was settled by the 1880s and was originally called Honey Bend because of its wild bees; it was later named for a prominent curve in the river. The center of the community never consisted of more than a rural school and a church. In 1932 the Gooseneck Cemetery Association was established to maintain the original graveyard. James James, born in 1764 and a veteran of the War of 1812, was buried there. The 1984 county highway map showed the Gooseneck Cemetery a mile east of Farm Road 1287.
Charles G. Davis | © TSHA
Adapted from the official Handbook of Texas, a state encyclopedia developed by Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). It is an authoritative source of trusted historical records.
- ✅ Adoption Status:
Adopted by:
Joe Lee Fore
In honor of George Washington Fore
Until: October 6th, 2024
Belongs to
Gooseneck is part of or belongs to the following places:
Currently Exists
No
Place type
Gooseneck is classified as a Town
Associated Names
- (Honey Bend)
Location
Latitude: 33.02817310Longitude: -98.58144620
Has Post Office
No
Is Incorporated
No