On North Main Street at East 5th Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
This Monument Dedicated to the Men and Women Who Served Their Country So Gallantly. Particularly Those Who Went From Fannin County
Texas
They Served for a Righteous Cause
Operation
Desert Shield and Desert Storm
Vietnam War . . . — — Map (db m235964) WM
On State Highway 78 at County Road 4246, on the left when traveling south on State Highway 78.
Among the early settlers of this area were Joseph and William Arledge, brothers who arrived from Alabama in the 1850s. Both established successful farms in the area, and the growing settlement became known as Arledge Ridge. Joseph Arledge operated . . . — — Map (db m119512) HM
On West Sam Rayburn Drive (State Highway 56) at Chinner Street, on the right when traveling west on West Sam Rayburn Drive.
In 1837, Bailey Inglish moved his family to this area from western Arkansas, where he had been an influential leader of pioneer settlers. Here he was active in the formation of Fannin County, serving on the land board and later as chief justice. To . . . — — Map (db m128647) HM
On Franklin Street at West 15th Street, on the left when traveling north on Franklin Street.
Organized in 1871 under the Revs. Billy Cox and H.E. Cleveland. First church was a log cabin on estate of Mrs. Annie Garrett, between Preston and Lee Streets. In 1872 Missionary Society bought present lot. Building then here was remodeled by the . . . — — Map (db m233973) HM
On North Main Street at East 1st Street, on the left when traveling south on North Main Street.
In 1900, nine Bonham businessmen formed a corporation to construct and operate a cotton mill near this site. The town's presence on the northern edge of the blackland prairie made it an ideal location for textile manufacturing, since cotton was one . . . — — Map (db m234158) HM
On North Center Street (State Highway 78) north of East 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north.
In 1887 Dr. J. M. Terry, who gave up medicine for journalism, established the “Weekly Fannin Favorite.” He expanded in 1892 by starting this newspaper, the oldest daily publication in Fannin County. For 45 years its offices were in the . . . — — Map (db m128654) HM
On North Main Street at West Sam Rayburn Drive, on the left when traveling north on North Main Street.
The first influx of settlers into the area now known as Fannin County began in the early winter of 1836 when Dr. Daniel Rowlett brought ten families up Red River to a site about 16 miles northeast of present day Bonham. Because of the ease of river . . . — — Map (db m234067) HM
On North Main Street near East 12th Street, on the left when traveling north.
Using funds from the Federal Public Works Administration and local tax dollars, this structure was built to provide space for school and community assemblies, performances and athletic events. Architects Voelcker and Dixon of Wichita Falls . . . — — Map (db m160383) HM
In the cause of independence, raised company of 36 riflemen in his native Kentucky, starting for Texas November 1835. City of San Antonio was liberated by time they arrived. Although an officer, Tarleton fought in the ranks in the victory at San . . . — — Map (db m234166) HM
On North Main Street at West 6th Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
Army supply headquarters for Northern Sub-District of Texas. Dispensed uniforms, clothing, blankets, harness, bridles, gear, saddles, food rations.
Beef, pork and wild game were cooked in an army mess kitchen furnace on this site.
At least 7 . . . — — Map (db m234003) HM
On State Highway 56, on the right when traveling east.
Born in Tennessee on Jan. 6, 1882, Samuel Taliaferro Rayburn came to north Texas with his parents in 1887. His political career began in 1906 with his election to the Texas House of Representatives, where he was Speaker of the 1911-13 Session. . . . — — Map (db m175084) HM
On North Main Street at West 6th Street, on the left when traveling north on North Main Street.
Organized at the former county seat of Warren on Nov. 3, 1840, this was one of the earliest Masonic lodges in Texas. Dr. Daniel Rowlett (1786-1848), Fannin County pioneer and Republic of Texas congressman was one of the first officers. The lodge . . . — — Map (db m234000) HM
Came to Texas 1836. Caused Fannin County to be created, 1837. Served as congressman, Republic of Texas, 1837-38, 1839-40, 1843-44. Helped (1840) organize Constantine Lodge No. 13, A.F. & A.M., and was its first Worshipful Master. Was most versatile . . . — — Map (db m234167) HM
On East Sam Rayburn Drive (State Highway 56) at North Main Street on East Sam Rayburn Drive.
In 1848, a young graduate of Indiana Medical College arrived in Bonham with his wife and young son, seeking new horizons and a place to practice his medical profession. Dr. Eli S. Penwell constructed a building on the south side of the Bonham square . . . — — Map (db m234078) HM
Near West 7th Street, 0.3 miles west of State Highway 121.
A native of the Fannin County community of Ravenna, Dr. T.D. Spies was an eminent authority in the study of nutritional diseases. In the 1930s, he led in the discovery of a cure for pellagra, a disorder caused by inadequate diet that once afflicted . . . — — Map (db m233958) HM
On West 5th Street at North Main Street, on the right when traveling west on West 5th Street.
Longtime Bonham residents well remember that this corner (intersection of North Main & Fifth Streets) was for a time the most popular spot in Bonham. The corner became the focal point for riders on "Dummy" the affectionate nickname of Bonham's lone . . . — — Map (db m234140) HM
On North Main Street at West 6th Street, on the left when traveling north on North Main Street.
Probably the most colorful and altogether mysterious figure of the Red River Valley was a man named Thomas C. Bean. Bean's death in 1887 "about 70 years of age" set off untold numbers of lawsuits by bogus heirs to his estate, claiming literally . . . — — Map (db m234061) HM
On North Center Street at East 5th Street, on the right when traveling north on North Center Street.
Although the Civil War was raging far from the Red River Valley in 1863, certain events occurred to remind the citizens of Bonham of the blood being shed by many of its young men. The most compelling of the events concerned Captain William C. . . . — — Map (db m234136) HM
On North Main Street at West 5th Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
This area was first settled by Anglo - Americans who traveled up the Red River by steamboat in 1836. Fannin County was created in 1837, organized 1838, and named for James W. Fannin (1805-36), who was massacred with his soldiers at Goliad (March 27, . . . — — Map (db m96688) HM
On North Main Street at East 5th Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
To the Confederate soldiers who sacrificed their lives for a just cause, this monument is lovingly dedicated by the Daughters of the Confederacy, aided by the Confederate Veterans Association of Fannin County.
Panel 2
From . . . — — Map (db m235963) WM
On East Sam Rayburn Drive (State Highway 56) west of North Center Street (State Highway 78), on the right when traveling west.
Commissioners’ Court first met at Jacob Black’s cabin on Feb. 26, 1836, before Fannin County was officially organized. In 1838 Warren (near present Ambrose in Grayson County) was named the county seat. The courthouse built there in 1840 was a . . . — — Map (db m128644) HM
On North Center Street at East 8th Street, on the right when traveling north on North Center Street.
Organized November, 1852, under the Rev. J.R. Briscoe with six charter members. The first log church on this site doubled as the school. Cost of this lot then outside city limits was $50. Indian trail lay northeast.
In 1855 a new frame church . . . — — Map (db m233994) HM
On North Main Street at West 7th Street, on the left when traveling north on North Main Street.
Congregation organized in 1868 by Charles Carlton (1821-1902). Born in England, he was educated in West Virginia under Alexander Campbell, founder of Disciples of Christ movement.
Carlton moved to Bonham in 1867 and here organized Carlton . . . — — Map (db m233998) HM
On West Sam Rayburn Drive at Willow Street, on the right when traveling west on West Sam Rayburn Drive.
Oldest bank in Fannin County, chartered December 12, 1883.
At that time, county had 25,000 people; farming and industry prospered; a new railroad was being built; seven schools and colleges and three newspapers were in operation.
Growth . . . — — Map (db m234071) HM
On North Main Street at East 9th Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
Erected 1885. Congregation organized in 1872. Only church in area with spire and belfry. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965 — — Map (db m233992) HM
On Star Street at West 8th Street, on the left when traveling north on Star Street.
Founded in 1844 in the Republic of Texas by a circuit rider, the Rev. James H. Graham (1815-1884), this church met first in a log cabin, which it shared with Baptist and Presbyterian congregations. Charter members included the families of Bailey . . . — — Map (db m234063) HM
On East Sam Rayburn Drive at Center Street, on the right when traveling east on East Sam Rayburn Drive.
As the Bonham business community neared the end of the nineteenth century, nearly all the traces of its frontier past had disappeared. The arrival of the Texas and Pacific Railway in 1873 helped stimulate a diversity of retail enterprises around the . . . — — Map (db m234133) HM
On Lynn Street at East 6th Street, on the left when traveling north on Lynn Street.
County's oldest. Bailey Inglish donated plot near Old Fort Inglish (called Bois d'Arc. Later Bonham).
Pioneers buried here include 1838 Indian massacre victims Andrew Daugherty. Wm. McCarty; 1836 Fannin County colonizers Bailey Inglish and Daniel . . . — — Map (db m234162) HM
On East Sam Rayburn Drive (State Highway 56) at North Center Street (Highway 78), on the right when traveling west on East Sam Rayburn Drive.
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Born February 20, 1807 in South Carolina • Studied at South Carolina College 1825-1827
• On the staff of the Governor of South Carolina at the time of the Nullification Controversy 1832 to 1833 • Practiced law at Pendleton, . . . — — Map (db m128658) HM WM
On West 7th Street, 0.2 miles west of State Highway 121, on the left when traveling west.
Significant for his contributions to the formative years of Bonham and Fannin County, Tennessee native John P. Simpson arrived in Texas about 1837. In that year he signed the petition to create Fannin County and began to farm his land in this area. . . . — — Map (db m233957) HM
On East Sam Rayburn Drive (State Highway 56) east of North Center Street (State Highway 78), on the right when traveling east.
Texas Ranger, T.C. Robinson once described him, “He kills men just to see them kick. He can take two six shooters and turn them like wheels in his hands and fire a shot from each at every revolution.” Others have described Fannin . . . — — Map (db m128660) HM
On West 7th Street, 0.2 miles west of State Highway 121, on the left when traveling west.
Established at this site as a key part of Civil War defense of Texas, by General Henry E. McCulloch, frontier fighter and Ranger of long experience.
With supervision of 7 brigades fighting in Texas Indian Territory and Arkansas, McCulloch had . . . — — Map (db m233952) HM
On North Center Street at East Sam Rayburn Drive, on the right when traveling north on North Center Street.
Even twenty years after the close of the Civil War, a certain lawlessness reminiscent of frontier days still prevailed in areas of Texas. This was the age of the western gunfighter and numerous Texas feuds. This nation seemed to be in a state of . . . — — Map (db m234135) HM
On West Sam Rayburn Drive at Star Street, on the right when traveling east on West Sam Rayburn Drive.
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 . . . — — Map (db m234077) HM
On North Main Street at West 10th Street, on the left when traveling north on North Main Street.
In Bonham - as in most Texas towns that became busy trading ranching or agricultural centers in the late 1800's - streetcars or trolleys were used in local transit Bonham's steam-powered streetcar line built about 1890, extended 2.5 miles from . . . — — Map (db m233974) HM
On North Main Street, 0.1 miles south of West 1st Street, on the right when traveling south.
In the late 1800's, most bridges in Texas only supported wagon traffic. As automobile use became more abundant and the Good Roads Movement gained momentum, the need for better bridges became apparent. The beginning of the 20th century ushered in . . . — — Map (db m234160) HM
On North Center Street (U.S. 87) at East 10th Street, on the left when traveling north on North Center Street.
Constructed about 1915 by John Sparger, Jr., this building first served as the residence of D.W. Sweeney, a local merchant and banker. In 1956 it was purchased by Dr. Joe A. Risser and opened as an 18-bed hospital, one of several doctor-operated . . . — — Map (db m233993) HM
On East Center Street (State Highway 78) at East 5th Street, on the left when traveling north on East Center Street.
The oldest of Bonham's two premiere opera houses was constructed on this site in 1874. Home to many locally produced productions, this facility was also the site of many performances from the popular traveling companies of the era. One such . . . — — Map (db m234137) HM
On West 7th Street, 0.2 miles west of State Highway 121, on the left when traveling west.
Tennessee native Sam Taliaferro Rayburn moved to Texas with his family in 1887. His long and successful political career began with his election to the Texas Legislature in 1906. It continued through 25 consecutive terms in the U.S. House of . . . — — Map (db m233955) HM
On Texas Route 56, on the right when traveling east.
In 1916, three years after he began his career in the U.S. Congress, Sam Rayburn built this home for his parents, who had left their farm at Windom. The 2-story house had a front porch on each floor. In 1934 architect W. B. Yarborough enlarged "The . . . — — Map (db m175408) HM
On East 5th Street at North Main Street, on the right when traveling west on East 5th Street.
When General Henry McCulloch arrived in Bonham in 1863 to take command of the Northern Sub-District of the Confederate Army, one of his first charges from his superiors was to ferret out the large number of suspected army deserters and possible . . . — — Map (db m234139) HM
On Katy Boulevard at East 5th Street, on the right when traveling north on Katy Boulevard.
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 . . . — — Map (db m234161) HM
On North Center Street near East 6th Street, on the right when traveling north.
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 . . . — — Map (db m233996) HM
On East Sam Rayburn Drive (State Highway 56) west of North Center Street, on the right when traveling west.
Erected 1898
in honor of the victories
of the American Navy
over the Spanish Navy
at Manila, May 1, 1898, under Dewey,
and Santiago De Cuba, July 3, 1898,
under Sampson and Schley. — — Map (db m128657) WM
On North Main Street at East 1st Street, on the left when traveling south on North Main Street.
The Texas and Pacific Railroad was built eastward to Bonham in 1873. A small wooden depot erected that year was replaced by this larger brick structure in 1900. Damaged by fire in 1918, the depot was rebuilt the following year and continued to serve . . . — — Map (db m234159) HM
On 7th Street at Star Street, on the left when traveling west on 7th Street.
Episcopal missionary work began in Fannin and surrounding counties in the mid-1870s, and Trinity Church was organized in Bonham as a mission in 1877. Services were held in the homes of church members, and in the First Baptist Church building for a . . . — — Map (db m234005) HM
Near East 9th Street (Loop State Highway 205) at Lipscomb Street, on the right when traveling west.
Spot where settlement of town of Bonham began. On 1,250 - acre land grant of Texas Republic to Inglish (1797-1867), former Miller County, Ark., Sheriff who led train of settlers traveling by oxcart to this site in 1837.
Here they built a log . . . — — Map (db m234170) HM
