Glen Rose in Somervell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First National Bank
Photographed by Gary Estep, February 15, 2026
1. First National Bank Marker
Hand hewn-native stone structure, built 1896 by A. P. Humphreys, as saloon. Lodge hall upstairs hosted dances, socials, stage shows.
First National moved in, 1902, with such customers as Col. Charles Goodnight, trail-blazing cattleman.
Scene of 1917 robbery and shooting of one bandit.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1964
Erected 1964 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 1781.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.
Location. 32° 14.082′ N, 97° 45.321′ W. Marker is in Glen Rose, Texas, in Somervell County. It is at the intersection of Northeast Barnard Street (State Highway 144) and Elm Street (State Highway 144), on the right when traveling north on Northeast Barnard Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Northeast Barnard Street, Glen Rose TX 76043, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A Tribute to Senator Vernon Lemens (here, next to this marker); The Barnards of the Brazos (within shouting distance of this marker); Martin's Grocery Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Somervell County (within shouting distance of this marker); Somervell County Veterans (within shouting distance of this marker); Somervell County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Dinosaur Footprint (within shouting distance of this marker); Ice House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glen Rose.
More about this marker. This marker is missing the usual medallion with the seal of the Texas State Historical Survey Committee. Only the plaque containing the marker text remains.
Photographed by Brian Anderson, August 10, 2019
2. First National Bank
Photographed by Brian Anderson, August 10, 2019
3. First National Bank Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 492 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 15, 2026, by Gary Estep of Anna, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on August 13, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.
