Sam Rayburn
(Jan. 16, 1882 - Nov. 16, 1961) Tennessee native Sam Taliaferro Rayburn moved to Texas with his family in 1887. His long and successful political career began with his election to the Texas Legislature in 1906. It continued through 25 consecutive terms in the U. S. House of Representatives, where Rayburn served with 8 presidents and held the speakership for 17 years. His funeral at the First Baptist Church in Bonham was attended by 30,000 people, including 4 presidents and 105 Congressmen. Recorded - 1986
33.5802° N, 96.1941° W
Where to Find It
Willow Wild Cemetery (near W. 10th& SH 121); marker located very near the main entrance
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi N Military Headquarters Northern Sub-District of Texas, C.S.A. Bonham
- <0.1 mi W John P. Simpson Bonham
- 0.2 mi W Dr. Tom Douglas Spies Bonham
- 0.4 mi SE Bailey Inglish Bonham
- 0.5 mi SE Sam Rayburn Library and Museum Bonham
- 0.7 mi E Trinity Episcopal Church Bonham