Orange in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Orange's First Bank

Photographed By Adam Margolis, December 2, 2017

1. Orange's First Bank Marker

Inscription. The Bank of Orange, organized in 1886 was the first bank in the city of Orange and occupied this site.

In 1887 the Bank of Orange changed its name to the National Bank of Orange.

The First National Bank of Orange, charted in April 1906, was located at the northeast corner of Glassell and the Plaza. In 1911 this bank moved to the southeast corner of Chapman and The Plaza.

In 1927 First National Bank and the National Bank of Orange merged under a federal charter, as The First National Bank of Orange. In 1963 First National Bank of Orange, because of its growth changed its name to First National Bank of Orange County.

Erected 1976 by First National Bank of Orange; and Orange Bicentennial Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1906.

Location. 33° 47.28′ N, 117° 51.156′ W. Marker is in Orange, California, in Orange County. Marker is on Chapman Road east of Orange Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 E Chapman Rd, Orange CA 92866, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Orange Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); May Festival (within shouting distance of this marker); Torch Run

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Site of First Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); City of Orange Veterans Memorial (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Orange Plaza (about 700 feet away); Orange Street Cars (approx. 0.2 miles away); Woman’s Club of Orange (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Orange.

Also see . . . Orange Bicentennial Markers. (Submitted on September 26, 2023.)

Orange's First Bank and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Adam Margolis, December 2, 2017

2. Orange's First Bank and Marker

The marker is at lower left behind the pedestrian.

<i>Bank of Orange on East Chapman Avenue, Orange, California, ca. 1907</i> image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Adolph Dittmer, Sr. (courtesy of Orange County Public Libraries), circa 1907

3. Bank of Orange on East Chapman Avenue, Orange, California, ca. 1907

Prior to the late '20s bank building currently in place, this photo shows the previous bank building located on that site. As described by OCPL, "Bank of Orange located at 101 East Chapman Avenue, Orange, California, ca. 1907. Built 1886-1887 and razed ca. 1927. Corner view from northeast, showing two-story brick building with awnings extended...."

Credits. This page was last revised on February 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 537 times since then and 182 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 7, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 3. submitted on January 12, 2022. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.