Marker Inscription
Oldest bank in Fannin County. Chartered December 12, 1883. At that time, county had 25,000 people; farming and industry prospered; a new railroad was being built; seven schools and colleges and three newspapers were in operation. Growth of the bank has paralleled and contributed to Bonham's growth. Many descendants of the 24 original stockholders remain affiliated with its interests. Presidents have been: W. A. Nunnelee, 1883-1897; S. B. Allen, 1897-1902; A. B. Scarborough, 1902-1921/1925-1944; D. W. Sweeney, 1921-1925; Dick Saunders, 1944- RTHL - 1966
About this site
First National Bank is a historical marker in Bonham, Fannin County, dedicated in 1966. It is one of 109 historical markers documented in Fannin County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 262 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.5772, -96.1802 near Bonham. The nearest cataloged historic site is Scarborough, A. B., Banker, Old Home of (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Fannin County, Fannin County Courthouses, and Fannin County Courthouse.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5147008880. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
