First Christian Church of Bonham

Congregation organized in 1868 by Charles Carlton (1821-1902). Born in England, he was educated in West Virginia under Alexander Campbell, founder of Disciples of Christ movement. Carlton moved to Bonham in 1867 and here organized Carlton College. First Christian Church was established on May 31, 1868, with 27 charter members. This lot was bought from Col. Jack R. Russell in 1877, and a frame building was erected in 1878. Present classical revival structure was built in 1912. The Rev. Charles M. Schoonover was minister at its dedication.

First Christian Church of Bonham is a historical marker in Bonham, Fannin County, dedicated in 1971. 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 33.5802, -96.1792 near Bonham. The nearest cataloged historic site is Clendenen-Carleton House (historic place), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Confederate Commissary, First Baptist Church, and First Presbyterian Church.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5147008877. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.