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

Old Home of Pioneer Banker A.B. Scarborough

Photographed by James Hulse, September 27, 2023

1. Old Home of Pioneer Banker A.B. Scarborough Marker

Inscription. Built 1897. The massive architecture combines Gothic, Grecian and 17th century features in arches, balconies, cupola, turrets, gables. An example of Victorian Romanesque, bought 1937 and preserved by Joe C. Denton. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966

Erected 1966 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 8931.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.

Location. 33° 34.607′ N, 96° 10.875′ W. Marker is in Bonham, Texas, in Fannin County. It is at the intersection of West Sam Rayburn Drive and Star Street, on the right when traveling east on West Sam Rayburn Drive. The marker is located on the left side of the front door. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 219 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 within walking distance of this marker: First National Bank (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bonham From the Start (about 600 feet away); Dr. Penwell's Ordeal (about 700 feet away); End of the Line (about 800 feet away); Fannin County Confederate Memorial (about 800 feet away); "The American Soldier"

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(about 800 feet away); Fannin County Courthouses (approx. 0.2 miles away); Spanish-American War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bonham.

The front porch of the Old Home of Pioneer Banker A.B. Scarborough and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 27, 2023

2. The front porch of the Old Home of Pioneer Banker A.B. Scarborough and Marker

The Old Home of Pioneer Banker A.B. Scarborough image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 27, 2023

3. The Old Home of Pioneer Banker A.B. Scarborough

Credits. This page was last revised on October 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 445 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 5, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.