Electra in Wichita County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Electra State Bank
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 14, 2016
1. Electra State Bank Marker
Building erected 1908, the first brick structure in Electra. Occupied 1908-1911 by Waggoner Bank; 1911-1931 by First State Bank; since 1931 by Electra State Bank.
Remodeled in 1952, using original foundations and walls.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966
Erected 1966 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 1447.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.
Location. 34° 1.798′ N, 98° 55.122′ W. Marker is in Electra, Texas, in Wichita County. Marker is at the intersection of West Cleveland Avenue and North Main Street, on the left when traveling east on West Cleveland Avenue. Marker and Texas Historical Medallion are mounted at eye-level, directly on the southeast corner of the subject building, facing Cleveland Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 West Cleveland Avenue, Electra TX 76360, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Grand Theatre (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tenth Cavalry Creek (approx. 9.8 miles away); The Old Buffalo Road (approx. 11.8 miles away).
Regarding Electra State Bank.
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Also see . . . Electra State Bank. Wichita County Historical Commission site for this marker. (Submitted on January 17, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 14, 2016
2. Electra State Bank Marker (tall view)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 14, 2016
3. Electra State Bank Building (wide view from intersection; marker visible at corner)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 213 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 17, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
