Blessing in Matagorda County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Blessing State Bank
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2021
1. Blessing State Bank Marker
Built during the boom of 1907, the Blessing State Bank is one of the few remaining commercial buildings from this period. Possibly designed by Victoria Architect Jules Leffland, designer of the Blessing Hotel, the bank operated until 1932. Blessing was without a bank until 1966, when it was restored to its original function and appearance. An asymmetrical entry, arched windows, flat roof, and stately feeling reflect a classic early 20th-century bank building.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1997
Erected 1997 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12054.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.
Location. 28° 52.298′ N, 96° 13.282′ W. Marker is in Blessing, Texas, in Matagorda County. It is at the intersection of Avenue B (Farm to Market Road 616) and North 10th Street, on the left when traveling west on Avenue B. The marker is located at the right side of the front entrance to the First State Bank. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 761 FM 616, Blessing TX 77419, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Hotel Blessing (within shouting distance of this marker); Blessing Library Association (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Peters Catholic Church (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Masonic Lodge #411
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Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2021
2. Blessing State Bank and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2021
3. The First State Bank and Marker by the road
Credits. This page was last revised on March 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 14, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 342 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 14, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
