Sulphur Springs in Hopkins County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

City National Bank

Photographed by Mark Hilton, June 25, 2018

1. City National Bank Marker

Inscription. The oldest banking institution in Sulphur Springs, City National Bank was organized in 1889. The first board of directors included J. J. Dabbs, John T. Hargrove, J. F. Carter, J. A. B. Putnam, W. B. Womack, W. A. Dabbs, and S. W. Summers. A two-story brick building was erected at this site on the town square. W. W. Jones, Sr., was a dominant figure in the bank. With his strong leadership, the bank thrived and survived the Great Depression intact. The original bank building was razed in 1968 and a new structure was built in its place.

Erected 1989 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7304.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.

Location. 33° 8.308′ N, 95° 36.095′ W. Marker is in Sulphur Springs, Texas, in Hopkins County. It is at the intersection of Gilmer Street and Connally Street, on the right when traveling south on Gilmer Street. Mounted to the wall of the bank. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 Connally Street, Sulphur Springs TX 75482, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and in the Piney Woods.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hopkins County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Home County of Texas Confederate General W. H. King / Texas in the Civil War (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs

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(about 400 feet away); First Christian Church (about 500 feet away); Sulphur Springs Loan and Building Association (about 500 feet away); Site of the Union Stockade (about 600 feet away); First Presbyterian Church of Sulphur Springs (about 800 feet away); Hopkins County Echo-Daily News-Telegram (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sulphur Springs.

The City National Bank & marker. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, June 25, 2018

2. The City National Bank & marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,014 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 5, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.