Livingston in Polk County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First National Bank

Photographed by Larry D. Moore, July 9, 2022

1. First National Bank Marker

Inscription. Organized as a private bank -- Polk County Bank -- about 1898, by G. W. Riddle and C. H. Davison. Became Citizens National Bank in 1902, year the town burned. Rebuilt as Livingston's first brick building.

Was reorganized 1910 as First National Bank, with John W. Cochran president.

Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 10394.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.

Location. 30° 42.67′ N, 94° 56.122′ W. Marker is in Livingston, Texas, in Polk County. It is at the intersection of West Church Street (U.S. 190) and North Beatty Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Church Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 308 West Church Street, Livingston TX 77351, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and in the Piney Woods.

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 walking distance of this marker: Livingston (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chief John Blount (about 600 feet away); Locomotive No. 5 (about 600 feet away); First State Bank of Livingston (about 600 feet away); Early Indian Trails (about 600 feet away); 1905 Courthouse Annex (about 600 feet away); Polk County, C.S.A. (about 700 feet away); Polk County Courthouse (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Livingston.

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Photographed by Larry D. Moore, July 9, 2022

2. First National Bank Marker Area

Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2022, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 298 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 12, 2022, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas.