Bonham in Fannin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of Steger Opera House
1890-1920
Photographed by James Hulse, September 27, 2023
1. Site of Steger Opera House Marker
An opera house was constructed at this site in 1890 by a stock company headed by Benjamin Dabney. Two years later it was purchased by Ed D. Steger. Under his direction, the Steger Opera House became a popular spot for early residents of the Bonham area. It was the scene of many theater productions, traveling shows, civic activities and local talent events. The opera house later briefly served as a motion picture theater and then was used by a variety of commercial establishments. A landmark in the town for many years, it was razed in 1980.
Erected 1983 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8937.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 33° 34.746′ N, 96° 10.671′ W. Marker is in Bonham, Texas, in Fannin County. It is on East 6th Street near East 6th Street, on the right when traveling north. The marker is located at the corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 207 E 6th St, 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: Russell's Opera House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Confederate Commissary (about 400 feet away); Showdown (about 400 feet away); Fall of a Renegade (about 500 feet away); Constantine Lodge No. 13. A.F. & A.M.
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Also see . . . Steger Opera House. Fannin County Historical Commission (Submitted on October 7, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, September 27, 2023
2. The view of the Site of Steger Opera House Marker from across the street
Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 249 times since then and 34 times this year. Last updated on August 8, 2026, by Joe Lotz of Flower Mound, Texas. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 4, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
