Winters in Runnels County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Winters State Bank

Photographed By Duane Hall, April 10, 2015

1. Winters State Bank Marker

Inscription.

Founded 1906 by John Q. McAdams, who served 17 years as cashier, and since as president. Original capitalization was $15,000.

First located immediately south; moved to this site 1909.

Bought Farmers & Merchants State Bank, 1913; First National Bank of Winters, 1937. Building was enlarged 1924 and 1954.

Founder was treasurer (1918) and president (1931-1932), Texas State Bankers Association; State Banking Commissioner (1941-1944); held office as president of the State Banks Division, American Bankers Association (1950-1951).
Recorded Texas Historical Landmark - 1967

Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 5873.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.

Location. 31° 57.471′ N, 99° 57.78′ W. Marker is in Winters, Texas, in Runnels County. Marker is at the intersection of N. Main Street (U.S. 83) and W. Dale Street, on the right when traveling south on N. Main Street. Marker is located at northwest corner of intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 W Dale St, Winters TX 79567, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Winters Lodge No. 743, A.F. & A.M. (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Winters Public Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Winters (within shouting distance of this marker); Blue Gap Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Rock Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Winters FFA Chapter (approx. 0.4 miles away); Old Cotton Oil Mill (approx. 0.6 miles away); Winters Brass Band (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winters.

Photographed By Duane Hall, April 10, 2015

2. Winters State Bank Marker

Marker on east wall of building facing N. Main St

Winters State Bank Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, April 10, 2015

3. Winters State Bank Building

Photographed By Duane Hall, April 10, 2015

4. Winters State Bank Building

Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 443 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 17, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.