Bonham in Fannin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Risser Hospital
Photographed By James Hulse, September 27, 2023
1. Risser Hospital Marker
Inscription.
Risser Hospital. . Constructed about 1915 by John Sparger, Jr., this building first served as the residence of D.W. Sweeney, a local merchant and banker. In 1956 it was purchased by Dr. Joe A. Risser and opened as an 18-bed hospital, one of several doctor-operated clinics that served the medical needs of Bonham residents. Risser Hospital gained national attention on Nov. 16, 1961, when Sam Rayburn, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, died in the northeast downstairs room while a patient here. Dr. Risser, Rayburn personal physician, operated the facility until 1971, when it was closed.
Constructed about 1915 by John Sparger, Jr., this building first served as the residence of D.W. Sweeney, a local merchant and banker. In 1956 it was purchased by Dr. Joe A. Risser and opened as an 18-bed hospital, one of several doctor-operated clinics that served the medical needs of Bonham residents. Risser Hospital gained national attention on Nov. 16, 1961, when Sam Rayburn, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, died in the northeast downstairs room while a patient here. Dr. Risser, Rayburn personal physician, operated the facility until 1971, when it was closed.
Erected 1981 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8927.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is October 16, 1961.
Location. 33° 34.95′ N, 96° 10.684′ W. Marker is in Bonham, Texas, in Fannin County. Marker is at the intersection of North Center Street (U.S. 87) and East 10th Street, on the left when traveling north on North Center Street. The marker is located on the right side of the front door. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 921 N Center Street, Bonham TX 75418, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. The entrance to the old Risser Hospital building and Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, September 27, 2023
3. The view of the old Risser Hospital building from across the street
Credits. This page was last revised on October 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 63 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on October 4, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.