Ennis in Ellis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Ennis National Bank Building
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1. Ennis National Bank Building Marker
This structure was built in 1883 to house the Ennis National Bank, which was established the same year, with businessman Joseph Baldridge as its first president. Until 1917, when a new facility was built, the bank occupied the first floor, while the second story was leased for offices. Since that time, numerous businesses have occupied the Classical Revival building, which features a corner turret, corbeled brick parapet, and the original cast iron storefront.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1983
Entered in the National Register of Historic Places - 1986.
Erected 1983 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7098.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.
Location. 32° 19.66′ N, 96° 37.67′ W. Marker is in Ennis, Texas, in Ellis County. It is at the intersection of Ennis Avenue and Dallas Street, on the right when traveling west on Ennis Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 W Ennis Ave, Ennis TX 75119, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area. 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, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Town of Ennis (within shouting distance of this marker); Railroads in Ennis (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Minnie McDowal (about 300 feet away); LaJuan Schlegel (about 400 feet away); Pierce Park (about 400 feet away); Ennis Bluebonnet Trails (about 400
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Photographed by James Hulse, January 11, 2021
2. Ennis Bank Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 5, 2024
3. Ennis National Bank Building Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, January 11, 2021
4. Ennis National Bank Building Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, January 11, 2021
5. Ennis National Bank Building Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 5, 2024
6. Ennis National Bank Building
Credits. This page was last revised on May 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 629 times since then and 75 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 31, 2026, by Gary Estep of Anna, Texas. 2. submitted on January 16, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 3. submitted on April 5, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4, 5. submitted on January 16, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 6. submitted on April 5, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
