Mineola in Wood County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First National Bank of Mineola

Photographed by Mark Hilton, September 1, 2019

1. First National Bank of Mineola Marker

Inscription. Chartered on May 31, 1898, the First National Bank of Mineola incorporated for $50,000 at $500 per share. The majority shareholder, lawyer and former Wood County Judge H. M. Cates, became first president. Local photographer J. O. Teagarden served as first cashier. Throughout the course of its history, First National Bank has retained a strong financial footing in the community, surviving the banking crisis of the 1930s and adjusting to Mineola's shift from an agrarian economy to a retail service center after World War II. After operating for almost 60 years from its building at the corner of Johnson and Broad streets, the bank moved to this site in 1965.

Erected 2001 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12626.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is May 31, 1898.

Location. 32° 39.882′ N, 95° 29.253′ W. Marker is in Mineola, Texas, in Wood County. It is at the intersection of North Pacific Street (U.S. 69) and East Kilpatrick Street, on the right when traveling north on North Pacific Street. Touch for map.

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Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 North Pacific Street, Mineola TX 75773, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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: Sarah Rosalie Patten Buchanan (here, next to this marker); The Thomas Breen Family (within shouting distance of this marker); Government Projects in Mineola (within shouting distance of this marker); Mineola Post Office (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mineola Public Library (about 300 feet away); First Baptist Church of Mineola (about 400 feet away); William Jesse McDonald (about 400 feet away); Dr Pepper Bottling Plant (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mineola.

First National Bank of Mineola Marker (to left of flagpole). image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, September 1, 2019

2. First National Bank of Mineola Marker (to left of flagpole).

Credits. This page was last revised on September 6, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 463 times since then and 82 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 6, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.