Rankin in Upton County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First State Bank of Rankin

Photographed By James Hulse, July 2, 2022

1. First State Bank of Rankin Marker

Inscription. Founded in 1911 on the Kansas City, Mexico & Orient Railroad, the town of Rankin saw four immense oil fields discovered in its trade area in 1923-1926. Local business expanded greatly. The First State Bank of Rankin — Upton County’s first financial institution - opened June 4, 1927. Original officers were John F. Lane, business and civic leader, president; J.P. Rankin, rancher, vice president. Directors: Harry Baldwin, oil man; T.J. Murphy, rancher; G.W. Newberry, merchant; W.M. Noelke, rancher; B.S. Taylor, Merchant. W.H. Holcombe served as the bank's first cashier.

Erected 1972 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1872.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical date for this entry is June 4, 1927.

Location. 31° 13.538′ N, 101° 56.344′ W. Marker is in Rankin, Texas, in Upton County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (State Highway 349) and 10th Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. The marker is located in front of the First State Bank of Rankin. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 922 Main Street, Rankin TX 79778, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Upland (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Colonels John C. and William F. Upton

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(about 600 feet away); First Baptist Church of Rankin (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of First Church in Upton County (approx. ¼ mile away); Yates Hotel (approx. 0.3 miles away); Rankin's All Kid Rodeo (approx. one mile away); Rankin Cemetery (approx. 1.1 miles away); Upton County (approx. 5.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rankin.

More about this marker. The building in these photos is not the original building, but it is at the site of the original building. Between the time of the original wooden bank building built in 1927 and the current building seen in the photos, the bank was located for many years at the corner of 8th and Main in a building which is now a Senior Citizens Center.

Also see . . . Rankin, Texas. Wikipedia (Submitted on July 2, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Photographed By James Hulse, July 2, 2022

2. First State Bank of Rankin Marker

The view of the First State Bank of Rankin and Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, July 2, 2022

3. The view of the First State Bank of Rankin and Marker from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on June 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 204 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 2, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.