McKinney in Collin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Texas American Bank/McKinney N. A.
Formerly the Collin County National Bank
Photographed By Jesse Nelsen, March 2, 2021
1. Texas American Bank/McKinney N. A. Marker
This financial institution was organized on March 13, 1883, by a number of McKinney's prominent citizens and businessmen. Among those financial pioneers were James W. Throckmorton, who had served as governor of Texas in 1866 and 1867; G.A. Foote, the bank's first president; H.M. Markham, Vice President; W.L. Boyd, Cashier; Directors I.D. Newsome, Z.E. Ranney, J.A. Aston from Farmersville and H.A. Rhea from the Rhea Mills Community; and area leaders J.S. White,, T.B. Wilson, T.C. Goodner, T.H. Murray, E.M. McAuley, and G.A. Wilson. With an initial $75,000 in capital stock, Collin County National Bank grew steadily during its early years and became a leader in the financial community.
The bank was housed first on the southeast corner of the courthouse square. It remained at that location until January 7, 1932, when it moved into the First National Bank Building on the east side of the square. In 1956, larger facilities were needed, resulting in the construction of a new building at 222 North Tennessee Street. Throughout its history, this financial institution has played a vital role in the growth and development of McKinney and Collin County.
Erected 1984 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 6209.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce
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Location. 33° 11.925′ N, 96° 36.89′ W. Marker is in McKinney, Texas, in Collin County. Marker is at the intersection of North Tennessee Street and West Herndon Street, on the right when traveling north on North Tennessee Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 222 N Tennessee Street, McKinney TX 75069, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First National Bank Building (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Collin County (about 500 feet away); 1927 Collin County Courthouse (about 500 feet away); 1911 McKinney Post Office (about 600 feet away); Law Office of James W. Throckmorton (about 700 feet away); Heard-Craig House (about 700 feet away); Collin County Prison (approx. 0.2 miles away); Crouch-Perkins House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McKinney.
Photographed By Jesse Nelsen, March 2, 2021
2. Texas American Bank/McKinney N. A. Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 2, 2021, by Jesse Nelsen of Farmersville, Texas. This page has been viewed 140 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 2, 2021, by Jesse Nelsen of Farmersville, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
