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

Louise State Bank

Photographed by James Hulse, February 21, 2022

1. Louise State Bank Marker

Inscription. In the 1900s, the growing town of Louise welcomed its first bank, which received its state charter in 1909. The board directors included W.F. O'Briant, president; Dan W. Wybrants, secretary; and Alfred Peterson, W.G. Davis and Maude Davis. A two-story brick building, attributed to Victoria architect Jules Leffland, was completed in the center of the commercial district. Louise State Bank served the community until 1927, when Peoples Bank bought its assets and merged to become Peoples State Bank, which closed in 1932. First State Bank operated here from 1956 until 1974, when it opened a new facility. The building has been the site of much local history, having housed the community's first telephone exchange, public library and post office.

Erected 2019 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 22498.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.

Location. 29° 6.511′ N, 96° 24.627′ W. Marker is in Louise, Texas, in Wharton County. It is at the intersection of 3rd Street and Market Street, on the right when traveling west on 3rd Street. The marker is located on the southeastern wall of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 900 3rd Street, Louise TX 77455, 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 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Marion Wesley (Baldy) Crowell

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Louise Methodist Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ganado (approx. 7.8 miles away); Little School of the 400 (approx. 8 miles away); St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Parish (approx. 10.3 miles away); El Campo First Baptist Church (approx. 10.3 miles away); First Christian Church of El Campo (approx. 10.4 miles away); El Campo Library Building (approx. 10.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Louise.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 21, 2022

2. Louise State Bank Marker

The Louise State Bank building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 21, 2022

3. The Louise State Bank building

Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 611 times since then and 218 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 24, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.