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.
Louise State Bank. . 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.
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. Marker 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.
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 164 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on February 24, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
