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

Site of Booker T. Washington School

Photographed By James Hulse, September 27, 2023

1. Site of Booker T. Washington School Marker

Inscription. According to local tradition the Bonham Colored School began in a one-room structure in northwest Bonham in the early 1890s. Enrollment in the 4-teacher school grew from 40 pupils in 1904 to 216 in 1911. By 1920 the school offered 11 grades and was called Booker T. Washington. A new school complex, funded in part by the Rosenwald Foundation, was built on 10 acres here in 1928; Ray Seay served as principal. The school expanded to 12 grades in 1940. Until 1966, when it closed due to school integration, the school served as a focal point for Bonham's entire African American community. Sesquicentennial of Texas Statehood 1845-1995

Erected 1995 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8848.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.

Location. 33° 34.673′ N, 96° 10.201′ W. Marker is in Bonham, Texas, in Fannin County. Marker is at the intersection of Katy Boulevard and East 5th Street, on the right when traveling north on Katy Boulevard. The marker is located along the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 501 Katy Blvd, 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. Col. James Tarleton (about 700 feet away, measured in a

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direct line); Inglish Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dr. Daniel Rowlett (approx. 0.2 miles away); Vicinity of Fort Inglish (approx. 0.3 miles away); John Wesley Hardin (approx. 0.4 miles away); Fall of a Renegade (approx. half a mile away); Murder of Sheriff Ragsdale (approx. half a mile away); Site of Steger Opera House (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bonham.

Also see . . . Booker T. Washington School. Fannin County Historical Commission (Submitted on October 7, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The Site of Booker T. Washington School and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, September 27, 2023

2. The Site of Booker T. Washington School and Marker

The view of the Site of Booker T. Washington School Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, September 27, 2023

3. The view of the Site of Booker T. Washington School Marker from the street

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 48 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 7, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.