Trenton in Fannin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First National Bank of Trenton
Photographed by Gary Estep, May 17, 2026
1. First National Bank of Trenton Marker
Founded in 1901 by John Donaghey, J.B. Robinson, and Y.B. Reed - major officers for 33 years, descendants still operate institution. In early days old-timers gathered here to discuss town events. Bank is still center of community news. At same location since founding: remodeled twice.
Erected 1970 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8881.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.
Location. 33° 25.86′ N, 96° 20.337′ W. Marker is in Trenton, Texas, in Fannin County. It is on Hamilton Street west of North Pearl Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Trenton TX 75490, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. It is also in the American South. 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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Trenton (within shouting distance of this marker); Y.B. Reed (within shouting distance of this marker); First Methodist Church of Trenton (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Burns Cemetery (approx. 1.1 miles away); Indian Creek Baptist Church and Cemetery (approx. 4 miles away); Bethel Baptist Church (approx. 4.1 miles away); Pilot Grove Baptist Church
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Photographed by Jesse Nelsen, December 20, 2020
2. First National Bank of Trenton Marker
Photographed by Jesse Nelsen, December 20, 2020
3. First National Bank of Trenton Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 17, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 25, 2020, by Jesse Nelsen of Farmersville, Texas. This page has been viewed 349 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 17, 2026, by Gary Estep of Anna, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on December 25, 2020, by Jesse Nelsen of Farmersville, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
