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Main/Military Plaza in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
 

Thomas Claiborne Frost

1833-1903

 
 
Thomas Claiborne Frost Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, December 30, 2022
1. Thomas Claiborne Frost Marker
Inscription.
Thomas Claiborne Frost founded Frost Bank in
1868. The bank's growth and stability are based
on a history of building strong relationships with
generations of customers.

During his life, T.C. Frost served as a Texas
Ranger, lawyer, educator, postmaster, county
district attorney and, finally, a banker.
The values of integrity, caring and excellence that
T.C. Frost embodied laid the foundation for the
company that bears his name.

 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.
 
Location. 29° 25.595′ N, 98° 29.683′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Main/Military Plaza. It is at the intersection of West Houston Street and North Flores Street, on the left when traveling east on West Houston Street. The marker is located at the southeast corner of the Frost Bank building grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 West Houston Street, San Antonio TX 78205, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Texas. It is also in the American South. 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, and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: T.C. Frost (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of T. C. Frost Wool Warehouse (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church on San Pedro Creek
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(about 400 feet away); The Barrio del Norte (about 500 feet away); Site of De La Garza House, Gardens and Mint (about 500 feet away); Houston Street (about 500 feet away); A Richly Layered History (about 500 feet away); The Golden Age of Entertainment Along the Creek (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.
 
The Thomas Claiborne Frost Statue image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, December 30, 2022
2. The Thomas Claiborne Frost Statue
The view of the Thomas Claiborne Frost Statue and Marker from the street image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, December 30, 2022
3. The view of the Thomas Claiborne Frost Statue and Marker from the street
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 838 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on January 5, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
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Jun. 25, 2026