Athens in McMinn County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
First National Bank
108 N. Jackson St.
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, July 17, 2021
1. First National Bank Marker
Inscription.
First National Bank. 108 N. Jackson St.. In 1885, the name was changed to First National Bank with J.M. Henderson as president and Robert J. Fisher as cashier. (Fisher received national attention for inventing a typewriter that was able to print downward on a bound ledger.) After being destroyed by fire in January of 1889, a new building was constructed and occupied until 1922. At this time, a more modern building was erected on the corner of Washington and Jackson and became the home of First National Bank for many years. This Jackson Street location was sold to the City of Athens and became City Hall.
In 1885, the name was changed to First National Bank with J.M. Henderson as president and Robert J. Fisher as cashier. (Fisher received national attention for inventing a typewriter that was able to print downward on a bound ledger.) After being destroyed by fire in January of 1889, a new building was constructed and occupied until 1922. At this time, a more modern building was erected on the corner of Washington and Jackson and became the home of First National Bank for many years. This Jackson Street location was sold to the City of Athens and became City Hall.
Erected by Main Street Athens Project.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.
Location. 35° 26.604′ N, 84° 35.595′ W. Marker is in Athens, Tennessee, in McMinn County. Marker is on North Jackson Street (Business U.S. 11) just north of Washington Avenue (Tennessee Route 39), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 108 N Jackson St, Athens TN 37303, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. WLAR (here, next to this marker); Athens Water Works Precinct 11 (a few steps from this marker); Fire Hall (within shouting distance of this
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, July 17, 2021
2. First National Bank Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2021, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 182 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 22, 2021, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
