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
