Bonham in Fannin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Trinity Episcopal Church
The Reverend T.B. Lawson deeded land in 1882 to the church for the site of a church building. During construction, the congregation were seated on rough planks. A crude board nailed on a strip of wood served as the altar. The frame church building was completed in 1883.
Full parish status was granted to Trinity Episcopal Church in 1885. A rectory was added in 1886, with some rooms used as a school. Gifts in the early 1900s from church members included a handpainted memorial altar and a marble baptismal font.
For many years the church continued without the benefit of a full-time resident priest. With priests from area churches conducting Sunday services. The church was returned to mission status.
A fire in 1961 destroyed the historic church structure. A new cedar-sheathed church building reminiscent of the original structure was completed in 1962. One of the twelve founding churches of the Diocese of Dallas, the church has served the area for over 100 years.
Erected 1996 by Texas Historical Commission . (Marker Number 8941.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1877.
Location. 33° 34.799′ N, 96° 10.915′ W. Marker is in Bonham, Texas, in Fannin County. Marker is at the intersection of 7th Street and Star Street, on the left when traveling west on 7th Street. The marker is located at the northwest corner of the church property. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bonham TX 75418, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First United Methodist Church of Bonham (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Christian Church of Bonham (approx. 0.2 miles away); Constantine Lodge No. 13. A.F. & A.M. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Enigma in a Riddle (approx. 0.2 miles away); Confederate Commissary (approx. 0.2 miles away); End of the Line (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Presbyterian Church U.S. (approx. 0.2 miles away); First National Bank (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bonham.
Also see . . . Trinity Episcopal Church. Fannin County Historical Commission (Submitted on October 7, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 42 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 4, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.