Shiner in Lavaca County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First National Bank of Shiner
Photographed by James Hulse, August 4, 2021
1. First National Bank of Shiner Marker
In 1891, one year after Shiner was incorporated, Confederate Captain and local rancher Charles Welhausen established a private bank for the growing railroad town. Welhausen served as first president, with E.F. Wolters, William D. Green, Earl Fry and Philip Welhausen serving with him on the first board of directors. Federally chartered in 1900, the First National Bank of Shiner has proven to be a strong financial institution and civic leader despite the decline of the cotton market in the early 1900s, a 1925 drought and other economic downturns in the 20th century. The bank remains a significant part of Shiner's business history.
Erected 2001 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12461.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.
Location. 29° 25.807′ N, 97° 10.335′ W. Marker is in Shiner, Texas, in Lavaca County. It is at the intersection of Avenue E (Alternate U.S. 90) and 7th Street, on the left when traveling west on Avenue E. The marker is located on the eastern corner of the bank building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 103 West 7th Street, Shiner TX 77984, 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 walking distance of this marker: Palace Saloon and Cafe (within shouting distance of this marker); Shiner Opera House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line);
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Photographed by James Hulse, August 4, 2021
2. The entrance to the First National Bank of Shiner
Photographed by James Hulse, August 4, 2021
3. The view of the First National Bank of Shiner and Marker from across the street
Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 607 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 11, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
