Bonham, TX

About Bonham

• • Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn, a powerful politician, called Bonham home.
• • Bonham is considered the birthplace of the annual Bois d'Arc Bash festival.
• • Its location on the Texas and Pacific Railway spurred Bonham's early growth.
• • Legend says a local ghost, 'Bobo,' haunts the Bonham High School auditorium.
• • The Great Depression significantly impacted Bonham's agricultural economy.
• • It was named in 1843 after James Butler Bonham, a defender of the Alamo.
• • With roughly 10,400 residents, it's notably smaller than nearby Sherman.
• • At 600 feet, its elevation is slightly higher than the surrounding plains.
• • Agriculture and manufacturing provide the most jobs for Bonham residents.
• • Bonham offers a peaceful, small-town feel with friendly faces and slow pace.
• • The Dallas Cowboys, 70 miles away, boast five Super Bowl victories.
• • Bonham High School's football team has a long and storied rivalry with Leonard.
• • The area's geology includes sedimentary rocks from the Cretaceous period.
• • Bois d'Arc Lake, a large reservoir, lies northeast of the town.
• • The Bois d'Arc tree, known for its durable wood, is common in the area.
• • The Caddo people inhabited the region before European settlement.
• • The Fannin County Courthouse, a prominent example of Romanesque Revival architecture, was built in 1888.

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