Details for Sam Rayburn House
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5147008923
Data
| Marker Number | 8923 |
| Atlas Number | 5147008923 |
| Marker Title | Sam Rayburn House |
| Index Entry | Rayburn, Sam, House |
| Address | 890 W. Hwy 56 |
| City | Bonham |
| County | Fannin |
| UTM Zone | 15 |
| UTM Easting | 759161 |
| UTM Northing | 3718094 |
| Subject Codes | houses, residential buildings; national/federal official |
| Marker Year | 1965 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
| Marker Location | from Bonham take US 82 west 1.5 miles |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | Medallion & Plate |
| Marker Text | 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 Home Place," turning the porches into a 2-story portico. When not in Washington, Rayburn lived here with other members of the family. Deeded to the Texas Historical commission in 1972, the house is now (1974) a museum. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965 |