Fort Stockton in Pecos County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First National Bank

Photographed by Mansfieldphoto.com, November 29, 2025

1. First National Bank Marker

Inscription. The First National Bank was constructed in 1912 by contractors Westerman and Mitchell who had just remodeled the Pecos County Courthouse. The bank was established in 1910 as the rail fueled growth, but the bank failed during the Great Depression. The Pecos County State Bank operated the facility from 1935 through 1960. The building currently serves as the home of the Fort Stockton Police Department.

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First National Bank circa 1913.

Erected by Historic Ft. Stockton Driving Tour. (Marker Number 3.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.

Location. 30° 53.176′ N, 102° 52.754′ W. Marker is in Fort Stockton, Texas, in Pecos County. It is at the intersection of North Main Street and West 2nd Street, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street. The marker is located in front of the bank by the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 123 North Main Street, Fort Stockton TX 79735, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Texas.

It is also in

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the American Southwest.

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: First National Bank Building (here, next to this marker); O. W. Williams (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); "The Old Fort" (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fort Stockton Guard House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Grey Mule Saloon (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Grey Mule Saloon (approx. 0.2 miles away); Annie Riggs Museum (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pecos County Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Stockton.

Also see . . . Fort Stockton, Texas. Wikipedia (Submitted on July 6, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The First National Bank and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 3, 2022

2. The First National Bank and Marker

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

Photographed by James Hulse, July 3, 2022

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

Photographed by James Hulse, July 3, 2022

4. First National Bank Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 446 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 23, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 6, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.