Stepping back into the mists of time, Bonham offers
much... from notorious gunslinger, John Wesley Hardin, to statesman and
Speaker of the House, Sam Rayburn, to jazz guitar great, Charlie Christian.
Bonham has "Two Centuries of Texas legends."
An easy hour drive from the Dallas Metroplex up Hwy. 121, you can shop
for delightful antiques, visit charming boutiques and have a unique dining
experience. Take a leisurely stroll among the beautiful restored buildings
on our walkabout tour of this Texas Main Street City.
Discover fossils along the Sulphur River or up-close
at the Fannin County Museum of History, located at the
beautifully restored Texas and Pacific Depot. View the
tribute to the fighting men of WWII who trained at Jones Field
in Bonham, the centerpiece being a restored Fairchild Airplane.
Experience pioneer living at Fort Inglish Village where
frontier life of 1830 can be felt in this replica of Bonham's early settlement.
Next-door is the Sam Rayburn Library with its marvelous
recreation of the Speaker of the House's Office. On down Hwy. 56 the Sam
Rayburn House is a moment frozen in time depicting the simple
home life of the notable "Mr. Sam." Drive our scenic
lake trail or visit our five area lakes and sample some of Homestead
Winery's finest. Art enthusiasts will enjoy the Creative
Arts Center. Golf at Legacy Ridge Golf Course & Country
Club.
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For more information contact the Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce,
110 East First St., Bonham, Texas 75418, (903) 583-4811, (fax) (903)
583-7972, web site www.bonhamchamber.com, e-mail bonhamchamber@cableone.net.
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