Graham in Young County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

An 1890 Bank Building

Photographed by James Hulse, June 6, 2022

1. An 1890 Bank Building Marker

Inscription. Irish quarrymen mined stone for this Victorian structure on Bower's Hill (2 mi. N), near home of a bank director, L.J. Bower. With its fine quality masonry and woodwork, the bank building added dignity to the courthouse square. An abstract firm and land office occupied the upper floor. After drouth in its north Texas and Indian Territory trade areas, the bank failed in 1895. In 1906 W.I. Tidwell and son bought the property for a retail store. It was sold to W.A. Corbett in 1933 and to Mr. and Mrs. Rupert Roach in 1975. The lower front facade was last changed in the 1950s.

Erected 1976 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 156.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.

Location. 33° 6.411′ N, 98° 35.486′ W. Marker is in Graham, Texas, in Young County. It is at the intersection of Oak Street and 4th Street, on the right when traveling south on Oak Street. The marker is located on the corner of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 500 Oak Street, Graham TX 76450, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Big Country.

It is also on the American Great Plains.

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 Comanchería,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Cattle Raisers Association Oak (within shouting distance of this marker); National Theatre (about 300 feet away, measured

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in a direct line); To the Confederate Soldiers Of Young County (about 300 feet away); Graham Post Office (about 400 feet away); Site of Third County Courthouse (about 500 feet away); Hero (about 500 feet away); Young County Armed Forces Memorial (about 500 feet away); Ryus Store Building (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Graham.

Photographed by James Hulse, June 6, 2022

2. An 1890 Bank Building Marker

The view of the 1890 Bank Building and Marker from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, June 6, 2022

3. The view of the 1890 Bank Building and Marker from across the street

The front view of the 1890 Bank Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, June 6, 2022

4. The front view of the 1890 Bank Building and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 811 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 19, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.