Bonham in Fannin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Bonham Cotton Mill
The Bonham Cotton Mill, which opened in 1901, was the town's first significant industrial plant. The corporation constructed a series of company homes and provided free day care for children of employees. In 1920, the company merged with consolidated textile corporation, which was based on the east coast. Management of the mill remained in the hands of John C. Saunders until his death in 1934.
The Bonham Cotton Mill closed in 1930 with the onset of the Great Depression. In 1931, Bonham businessmen rechartered it as a Texas corporation. After reaching its peak of production during the 1940s, the cotton mill declined in the post-World War II years. The plant merged with the Brenham Cotton Mill in 1958 but closed eventually in the 1970s. As Bonham's principal employer for many years of the 20th century, the cotton mill had a major impact on the city's social and economic history.
Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8846.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
Location. 33° 34.418′ N, 96° 10.757′ W. Marker is in Bonham, Texas, in Fannin County. Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street and East 1st Street, on the left when traveling south on North Main Street. The marker is located in front of the Fannin County Museum of History. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 N Main Street, 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. Texas and Pacific Depot (a few steps from this marker); Powder Creek Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Bonham Daily Favorite (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dr. Penwell's Ordeal (approx. ¼ mile away); Hotel Alexander (approx. ¼ mile away); Old Home of Pioneer Banker A.B. Scarborough (approx. ¼ mile away); John Wesley Hardin (approx. ¼ mile away); Bonham From the Start (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bonham.
Also see . . . Bonham Cotton Mill. 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 7, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 57 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 7, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.