It was the home of longtime House Speaker [[Sam Rayburn]].
It was the home of longtime House Speaker [[Sam Rayburn]].
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The city is named for James Bonham, one of the defenders of the [[Alamo]] who sought the assistance of James Fannin (who was at Goliad at the time) to assist in the defense (Fannin was unable to send aid). As a nod to Texas history, Bonham is the county seat of Fannin County.