Killeen in Bell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First National Bank of Killeen
Photographed By Larry D. Moore, May 7, 2019
1. First National Bank of Killeen Marker
Inscription.
First National Bank of Killeen. . Chartered on Feb. 27, 1901, the First National Bank of Killeen is the oldest continuously operated bank in Bell County. It first served a primarily agricultural economy, but as Killeen began to develop the bank led in the town's dramatic growth. Its merger with Jewelers Bank, a private financial Institution, in 1904 and its 1934 consolidation with the First State Bank of Killeen were instrumental in the bank's early progress. Later growth was a result of the institution's innovations and its commitment to the community.
Chartered on Feb. 27, 1901, the First National Bank of Killeen is the oldest continuously operated bank in Bell County. It first served a primarily agricultural economy, but as Killeen began to develop the bank led in the town's dramatic growth. Its merger with Jewelers Bank, a private financial Institution, in 1904 and its 1934 consolidation with the First State Bank of Killeen were instrumental in the bank's early progress. Later growth was a result of the institution's innovations and its commitment to the community.
Erected 1982 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1798.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is February 27, 1901.
Location. 31° 7.333′ N, 97° 43.653′ W. Marker is in Killeen, Texas, in Bell County. Marker is at the intersection of North Gray Street and East Avenue B, on the left when traveling north on North Gray Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 507 N Gray St, Killeen TX 76541, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2019, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 369 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 8, 2019, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
