Places to Visit
Libraries and Museums
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Sam Rayburn House Museum
Step into the warm and welcoming world of one of Texas’ best known statesmen, Sam Rayburn. One of the most powerful and influential politicians in the 20th century
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Sam Rayburn Library Museum
The Sam Rayburn Museum documents the life and career of Samuel Taliaferro Rayburn (1882–1961). Rayburn’s tenure as a Congressman, from 1913 to 1961, spanned 48 years, nearly 25 terms, and 8 presidents. He remains the longest-serving House Speaker in American history.
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Fort Inglish Museum
The Village consists of the Stockade, which has a broom-making factory, water well, outhouse, carriage house, corn shelling and grinding area, as well as clothes washing area.
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Fannin County Museum of History
Visit the Museum, located in the historic Texas and Pacific Railway Depot, to see a wide array of displays about the history of Fannin County, from pioneer days to World War I and World War II.
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Bonham Public Library
Established in 1901 by the Current Literature Club as an outgrowth circulating library. There was no community support in these early days, and monies were raised mainly by benefit entertainment and by membership tickets, which were $1 a year.
Lakes, Parks and National Grasslands
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Bois d'Arc Lake
Bois d’Arc Lake is the first new major reservoir in Texas in nearly 30 years. The 16,641-acre lake is located northeast of the city of Bonham in Fannin County and began to impound (hold) water on April 14, 2021.
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Bonham State Park
Northeast of Dallas is a small park filled with natural beauty. At Bonham State Park, you’ll find a serene 65-acre lake, hilly trails, colorful history and a quiet place to relax.
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Caddo National Grasslands
The Caddo National Grasslands WMA is administered by the US Forest Service and is managed under a cooperative agreement with Texas Parks and Wildlife.
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Lake Bonham
Fish habitat structures have been placed around the fishing T-pier located near the ramp at the Bonham City Lake Recreation Area.
Unique Places to Visit in Fannin Co
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Fannin County Courthouse
Visit the site for more information about the Courthouse.
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Bonham Trade Days
Bonham Trade Days is sponsored and operated by the Bonham Kiwanis Club in cooperation with the City of Bonham. Come join the fun and excitement of one of the longest running flea markets in North Texas held Thursday through Sunday the weekend before the second Monday of each month!
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Creative Arts Center
We are a cultural center located in friendly Bonham, Texas! We offer a wide variety of ways to appreciate and participate in the arts from our art shows and exhibit openings to beginner classes, paint-alongs, yoga practice, and more!
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Neighbors Place Winery
Perfect for parties · Friendly bartenders · Good selection · Great food · Knowledgeable staff
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Historic Downtown Square Walk-About
Historical marker locations downtown
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North Texas Safari Park
We want you to have the experience of a lifetime. See the many animals from different parts of the world, including Africa, Asia and Australia! Our Mission here at North Texas Safari Park is for you to enjoy our animals, while caring, promoting educational purposes, conservation and monitoring these wonderful species.
Unique Places to Visit in Fannin Co
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Bonham City Map
Map of city of Bonham
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Fannin County, Texas map
Map of Fannin COunty
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Population Data
Bonham Statistics and Relocation Info
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Climate Data
The average temperature of Fannin County is 63.16°F, which is lower than the Texas average temperature of 65.97°F and is much higher than the national average temperature of 54.45°F.
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Churches
Fannin County Churches By North Texas e-News