Bryan in Brazos County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The First National Bank of Bryan
Photographed By James Hulse, April 3, 2021
1. The First National Bank of Bryan Marker
The First National Bank of Bryan traces its history to 1862 when its earliest predecessor, a private lending agency, was established by W.H. Flippen and Milton Parker in Millican. In 1867, after the Houston and Texas Central Railroad extended its line north to the new city of Bryan, Flippen bought out Parker's interest, moved to the new community, and merged his lending operation with that of Guy M. Bryan, Jr., son of the town's founder William Joel Bryan.
Guy Bryan, along with partners Frank Clarke and J.W. Howell, reorganized this financial enterprise as a private bank in 1873. J.W. Fowlkes joined Clarke, Bryan, and Howell in 1886, and the institution was renamed the First National Bank of Bryan after being granted the eleventh National Bank Charter issued in Texas. The bank was housed in the Fowlkes and Ticby Building in downtown Bryan until 1919, when it moved to new facilities at 108 Main Street.
Throughout its history, the First National Bank has supported community development, survived the Great Depression through careful business management and supported many activities during World War II, including an air base in Bryan. The bank moved its main facility to 2807 Texas Avenue in 1976.
Erected 1996 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8680.)
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Location. 30° 38.721′ N, 96° 21.279′ W. Marker is in Bryan, Texas, in Brazos County. Marker is at the intersection of South Texas Avenue (Business Highway 6) and Oak Street, on the right when traveling north on South Texas Avenue. The marker is located on the right side of the front entrance to the bank. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2807 South Texas Avenue, Bryan TX 77802, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Martin's Place (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Women’s Club (approx. 1.2 miles away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 1.2 miles away); “A Piece of Aggie History” (approx. 1.7 miles away); A&M United Methodist Church (approx. 1.9 miles away); Sbisa Dining Hall (approx. 2.1 miles away); Chemistry Building (approx. 2.1 miles away); St. Joseph Catholic Church (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bryan.
Photographed By James Hulse, April 3, 2021
2. The First National Bank of Bryan and Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, April 3, 2021
3. The Marker is located under the tree on the right
Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 259 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 6, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
