Details for Sam Rayburn Library and Museum
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5507015226
Data
| Marker Number | 15226 |
| Atlas Number | 5507015226 |
| Marker Title | Sam Rayburn Library and Museum |
| Index Entry | Sam Rayburn Library and Museum |
| Address | 800 West Sam Rayburn Drive |
| City | Bonham |
| County | Fannin |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 761060 |
| UTM Northing | 3718727 |
| Subject Codes | |
| Marker Year | 2008 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
| Marker Location | |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | RTHL medallion and plate |
| Marker Text | Speaker Sam Rayburn and Dallas architect Roscoe DeWitt designed this facility to house Sam Rayburn's archives, books and artifacts. Rayburn served Fannin and surrounding counties for more than 55 years as state legislator and U.S. Congressman, including 17 years as Speaker of the House. The library, built in 1955-57, reflects the Classical Revival architecture of federal buildings in Washington, D.C. The steel construction building features a marble façade, copper roof, and Ionic columns supporting an entablature at the main entrance. The building also includes an exact replica of the Speaker's office. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2008 |