Bonham in Fannin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First National Bank

Photographed by James Hulse, September 27, 2023

1. First National Bank Marker

Inscription. Oldest bank in Fannin County, chartered December 12, 1883.

At that time, county had 25,000 people; farming and industry prospered; a new railroad was being built; seven schools and colleges and three newspapers were in operation.

Growth of the bank has paralleled and contributed to Bonham's growth. Many descendants of the 24 original stockholders remain affiliated with its interests.

Presidents have been:
W.A. Nunnelee 1888-1897
S.B. Allen 1897-1902
A.B. Scarborough 1902-1921 1924-1944
D.W. Sweeney 1921-1924
Dick Saunders 1944-

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966

Erected 1966 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 8880.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is December 12, 1883.

Location. 33° 34.633′ N, 96° 10.813′ W. Marker is in Bonham, Texas, in Fannin County. It is at the intersection of West Sam Rayburn Drive and Willow Street, on the right when traveling west on West Sam Rayburn Drive. The marker is located in front of the new bank building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 W Sam Rayburn Drive, Bonham TX 75418, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are

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within walking distance of this marker: Bonham From the Start (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Home of Pioneer Banker A.B. Scarborough (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dr. Penwell's Ordeal (about 400 feet away); Fannin County Confederate Memorial (about 400 feet away); "The American Soldier" (about 400 feet away); Spanish-American War Memorial (about 400 feet away); End of the Line (about 400 feet away); Fannin County Courthouses (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bonham.

Also see . . . First National Bank, Bonham. Fannin County Historical Commission (Submitted on October 7, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The marker in front of the new bank image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 27, 2023

2. The marker in front of the new bank

The view of the First National Bank Marker along the highway image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 27, 2023

3. The view of the First National Bank Marker along the highway

Credits. This page was last revised on October 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 277 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 5, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.