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

Clark Memorial United Methodist Church

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 2, 2026

1. Clark Memorial United Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. The organizational meeting for this church was held at the home of Mrs. S.J. Stevenson in 1893. The new congregation met for worship at the Stevenson home until 1901 when they constructed a small building on this site. Although many additions to the church complex have been made, the original building still serves as the sanctuary. During the 1920s the church was named Clark Memorial Methodist Church in honor of longtime member Mrs. John Clark. The congregation has produced a number of ministers from its membership.

Erected 1982 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8859.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.

Location. 33° 34.241′ N, 96° 11.096′ W. Marker is in Bonham, Texas, in Fannin County. It is at the intersection of South 4th Street and Gates Street, on the right when traveling east on South 4th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 601 S 4th St, Bonham TX 75418, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies

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& 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: Powder Creek Bridge (approx. 0.4 miles away); Charles Henry Christian (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bonham Cotton Mill (approx. 0.4 miles away); Texas and Pacific Depot (approx. 0.4 miles away); Old Home of Pioneer Banker A.B. Scarborough (approx. half a mile away); First National Bank (approx. half a mile away); Bailey Inglish (approx. half a mile away); Dr. Penwell's Ordeal (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bonham.

Also see . . . Clark Memorial United Methodist Church. Expanded history of the church. (Fannin County Historical Commission) (Submitted on July 25, 2026, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 2, 2026

2. Clark Memorial United Methodist Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2026, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 24, 2026, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.