Fannin County Courthouse, County courthouse in Bonham, United States

Fannin County Courthouse is a rough-cut local limestone building from Gober, designed by Waco architect Wesley Clark Dodson in the Second Empire style and built in 1888-1889. Its central clock tower and mansard roof burned on December 31, 1929, and were replaced by a flat roof. In 1965 the pediments were removed and the exterior clad in smooth Lueders limestone, giving it a plain Art Deco look.

Scottish stonemasons Kane and Cormack constructed the building in 1888 following architect Wesley Clark Dodson's designs, using limestone quarried from Gober. Its presence has been central to the county's legal and administrative functions throughout the generations that followed.

The courthouse square in Bonham centres on the building, and the 1888 Second Empire design by Wesley Clark Dodson is being returned to view through the $12.5 million bond approved by voters on November 8, 2016, matched by a $5 million Texas Historical Commission grant. The 1965 Lueders limestone cladding and flat roof are being removed so the original 1888 appearance can be seen again.

The building is accessible during standard business hours on weekdays, with most services available during morning and early afternoon times. Visitors should confirm which specific areas are open to the public, as certain rooms may be reserved for official proceedings or require an appointment.

The 1929 New Year's Eve fire destroyed the central clock tower and mansard roof, which were replaced by a flat roof. In 1965 the pediments were removed and the exterior clad in smooth Lueders limestone, giving it a plain Art Deco look. A $12.5 million bond passed on November 8, 2016, with a matching $5 million Texas Historical Commission grant, funds restoration to the 1888 design.