Hamilton in Hamilton County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Perry National Bank

1923

Photographed By James Hulse, June 16, 2021

1. Perry National Bank Marker

Inscription.

The Perry National Bank building was constructed in 1923 on the site where the first mercantile endeavor in Hamilton had been erected in 1855. Built of native limestone and brick, this one-story Italianate commercial block structure features arched windows and decorated parapet, merging with temple-front style at its entrance doorway. The bank continued doing business until the 1950s.

E.A. Perry immigrated to Hamilton in 1881 from Missouri. His first employment in Hamilton was as a soda jerk. Then, for thirty years, he was a bank cashier for the Hamilton National Bank. He also served the community as Mayor for eight years. By the 1920s, he became founder, President, and Director of Perry National Bank. Mr. Perry's office was on a raised area in the northwest corner of the bank, separated from the bank lobby by a marble fence with a swinging wooden gate. In addition to his many other duties, Mr. Perry served as security guard and, on his desk, he always kept a six shooter.

Erected by Hamilton County Historical Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1923.

Location. 31° 42.195′ N, 98° 7.381′ W. Marker is in Hamilton, Texas, in Hamilton County

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. Marker is at the intersection of South Bell Street and East Main Street (State Highway 36), on the right when traveling north on South Bell Street. The marker is located on the west wall of the Hamilton City Hall and Municipal Court building near the door. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 East Main Street, Hamilton TX 76531, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Eidson-Rice Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Chesley Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Rice Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Elise Waerenskjold (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ann Whitney (about 300 feet away); Hamilton County Courthouse (about 300 feet away); Rice-Eidson Building (about 400 feet away); Lest We Forget (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hamilton.

Perry National Bank building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, June 16, 2021

2. Perry National Bank building and Marker

The view of the Perry National Bank building and Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, June 16, 2021

3. The view of the Perry National Bank building and Marker from the street

Old photo of the Perry National Bank Building image. Click for full size.

The photo is from the plaque

4. Old photo of the Perry National Bank Building

Perry National Bank Blank Check image. Click for full size.

Collection of Kyle Rhodes

5. Perry National Bank Blank Check

Credits. This page was last revised on August 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 128 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 22, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 5. submitted on August 17, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.