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Alexander W. (Boss) Graham MO573 |
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 Picture Courtesy of Jim Kuntz
 Picture Courtesy of Jim Kuntz
ALEXANDER W. (BOSS) GRAHAM
August 6, 1884 -------- January 30, 1949
Graduated B.S. in C.E., University of Missouri, class of 1908
Chief Engineer Missouri State Highway Department 1917-1922
Active sponsor of Missouri Centennial Road Law - 1921
Life-long booster of good roads in Missouri
A leader in the development of U. S. Highway 40
The "Old Trails" Route across Missouri
Postmaster at Kansas City 1933 - 1949
A friend to all who knew him.
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This site, a part of the original Graham Homestead deeded to Robert Graham March 4, 1831, was donated by heirs.
Park Sponsored by Montgomery Co. Garden Clubs and Martha Graham Radford and Arthur A. Radford, Emily Graham, William A. and Jean C. Graham; Dedicated July 11, 1954.
I-70 (US-40), eastbound rest area, mile marker 167, 3 miles W. of Danville, Montgomery County Missouri
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