FANNIN COUNTY

County Offices
101 E. Sam Rayburn Drive
Bonham 903-583-7486
https://www.co.fannin.tx.us/

Chamber of Commerce
327 N Main
Bonham 903-583-4811
https://www.fannincountytexas.com/

Services
Anchored by the designated “Main Street” community and county seat of Bonham, Fannin County is enjoying rapid growth in exciting new developments as well as revitalization of historic districts. Outstanding services are available in this rural area, including Northeast Medical Center and the Sam Rayburn Veterans Administration Center in Bonham as well as the Texoma HealthCare System in Denison. Northeast Medical Center serves a regional population of 35,000, providing a full spectrum of facilities and services including 24-hour emergency care, ICU, medical/surgical unit, outpatient specialty clinic, rural health clinics, and a skilled nursing facility. Family practice, internal medicine and general and orthopedic surgery are the foundations of the medical staff. The hospital also maintains an outpatient clinic and partners with specialists in cardiology, gastroenterology, obstetrics/gynecology, urology, neurology, otolaryngology, and surgery.

Children and young adults in Fannin County receive a quality education in a public school system that blends a strong core curriculum with college-track programs, opportunities for the gifted and challenged, and an array of vocational programs. Extra-curricular activities are numerous and a wide variety of youth organizations are available to increase involvement and enhance self-expression. Bonham is home to a private elementary school and the Fannin Higher Education Center of Grayson County College. The Texas A&M University campus in Commerce and Austin College in Sherman are available within a short commute, offering baccalaureate and graduate programs.


Lifestyle
Newcomers to Fannin County can look forward to a relaxed lifestyle in a region that harmonizes reverence for the past with a progressive attitude toward quality development. Beautifully restored homes and buildings contrast with the premier recreational amenities and country estates of Legacy Ridge for a wide selection of housing, settings, and lifestyles. For a panoramic view of springtime Dogwood blooms and blankets of Bluebonnets or autumn crimson and gold, Lake Trails Scenic Drive is the answer.

Close to home, residents enjoy golfing, tennis, swimming, and sports competition as well as camping, fishing, hiking, and boating. Regional highlights include Bonham State Park, four area lakes, Homestead Winery, Fort Inglish Park, Caddo National Grasslands, and the Fannin County Museum of History. Bonham showcases the home of former Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn, an extensive library, and fine museums. Bonham also serves as the retail center of the area, attracting residents and visitors to the quaint shops and boutiques lining the charming historic district. Wonderful festivals and colorful celebrations fill the calendar with special events that strengthen community spirit and enhance the family friendly atmosphere.

Bonham
City Hall
903-583-7555
http://www.cityofbonham.org/

Chamber of Commerce
903-583-4811
https://www.fannincountytexas.com/

Serving as the county seat and the hub of education, healthcare, and commercial activity, the City of Bonham is home to approximately 10,000 residents. Nearly equidistant between Sherman, Denison, and Paris, the city is well positioned to attract new residential growth and business development. Civic planners and residents are reclaiming their history in dynamic revitalization projects and heritage district improvements as they plan for quality future growth. The community proudly offers tours of the Sam Rayburn House and Museum, honoring its native son and former Speaker of the House. Sports fields and courts, tennis courts, a golf course, nearby lakes, a state park, and miles of multi-purpose trails are just a few of the facilities for recreational activity in and near Bonham. New residents will discover homes in a medley of architectural styles, periods, and price ranges that cater to every lifestyle and budget.

Legacy Ridge
Bonham City Hall
903-583-7555
http://www.cityofbonham.org/
Community Office
903-640-4500
https://www.legacyridge.com/

Chamber of Commerce
903-583-4811
https://www.fannincountytexas.com/

Elegant county living is the hallmark of the master-planned community of Legacy Ridge nestled at the edge of the City of Bonham. Gently rolling ridges, hardwood forests, and wetland preserves create a scenic backdrop for this beautiful golf-course community. Custom homes combine with low-maintenance villas and condominiums in a scenic setting near historic district shops, businesses, services, restaurants, schools, and higher education opportunities. Community amenities include the 18-hole golf course, a community center, swimming pool, and clubhouse restaurant. Former PGA champion and golf-course architect Bill Johnston — acclaimed for his premier designs in Scottsdale, Arizona, as well as Boerne and San Antonio, Texas — created a masterpiece of challenging greens graced by waterfalls and edged by magnificent trees.