Bonham in Fannin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Sam Rayburn House
Photographed By Kayla Harper, June 5, 2021
1. Sam Rayburn House Marker
Inscription.
Sam Rayburn House. . In 1916, three years after he began his career in the U.S. Congress, Sam Rayburn built this home for his parents, who had left their farm at Windom. The 2-story house had a front porch on each floor. In 1934 architect W. B. Yarborough enlarged "The Home Place", turning the porches into a 2-story portico. When not in Washington, Rayburn lived here with other members of the family. Deeded to the Texas Historical Commission in 1972, the house is now (1974) a museum. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
In 1916, three years after he began his career in the U.S. Congress, Sam Rayburn built this home for his parents, who had left their farm at Windom. The 2-story house had a front porch on each floor. In 1934 architect W. B. Yarborough enlarged "The Home Place", turning the porches into a 2-story portico. When not in Washington, Rayburn lived here with other members of the family. Deeded to the Texas Historical Commission in 1972, the house is now (1974) a museum. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
Erected 1965 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8923.)
Location. 33° 34.2′ N, 96° 12.464′ W. Marker is in Bonham, Texas, in Fannin County. Marker is on Texas Route 56, on the right when traveling east. Located between the visitor's center and the main house. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 890 W Hwy 56, Bonham TX 75418, United States of America. Touch for directions.
5. Backside of Sam Rayburn House with sleeping porches on the second floor
Photographed By Kayla Harper, June 5, 2021
6. Main parlor
Credits. This page was last revised on June 18, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2021, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. This page has been viewed 166 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 18, 2021, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.