Crockett in Houston County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First National Bank of Crockett
Photographed by Brian Anderson, July 28, 2018
1. First National Bank of Crockett Marker
Founded about 1881 as sideline in mercantile store of W.E. Mayes (1837-1915), who aided customers by keeping cash and currency in his safe, issuing loans and credits.
In 1892 H.F. Moore (1854-1926) came here from Galveston to charter First National Bank, with Mayes transferring his deposits. This bank absorbed (1904) Farmers and Merchants National Bank (founded 1901). Presidents: Mayes (1892-93); J.C. Wooters (1893-1904); Moore (1904-26); Arch Baker (1926-43); Moore's sons, Donald G. (1943-44) and Phil C. (1944-50); J.L. Burton (1950-68); Henry M. Ellis (1968- ).
Addendum:
Continuing its distinguished history of service to its customers and to the community, First National Bank celebrated its centennial in 1992.
Erected 1972 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 11130.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.
Location. 31° 19.056′ N, 95° 27.429′ W. Marker is in Crockett, Texas, in Houston County. It is at the intersection of East Goliad Avenue (State Highway 7) and South 5th Street (U.S. 287), on the right
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Regionally, this marker is in the American South, specifically in the Deep 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: Early Bank Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Crockett (within shouting distance of this marker); Houston County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); W.E. Mayes Property (within shouting distance of this marker); Five Courthouses of Houston County (within shouting distance of this marker); W.V. McConnell Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of the Crockett Hotel (about 300 feet away); Patton-Buchanan Building (about
Photographed by Brian Anderson, July 28, 2018
2. First National Bank of Crockett
Now called Pioneer Bank.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2018, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 793 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 9, 2018, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
