Burton in Washington County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Original Site of Burton State Bank

Photographed by James Hulse, April 2, 2023

1. Original Site of Burton State Bank Marker

Inscription. Chartered in 1906, the Burton State Bank was founded by C.W. Homeyer (1855-1932), who also served as first bank president. Members of the first board of directors included Thomas Watson, H. Knittel, Ed Schatz, I.N. Carmean, W. Bauer, and O.A. Schatz. The Burton State Bank was closed during the Great Depression of the 1930s for three days, was found solvent, and reopened. The bank was located at this site from 1906 until 1965, when it was moved to a new building. Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986 Burton Heritage Society restored original building in 1984

Entered in
the National Register
of Historic Places
1991

Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8318.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.

Location. 30° 10.903′ N, 96° 35.801′ W. Marker is in Burton, Texas, in Washington County. It is at the intersection of West Washington Street (State Highway 390) and North Railroad Street, on the left when traveling south on West Washington Street. The marker is located northwest side of the building near the sidewalk. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Burton TX 77835, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

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

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8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Burton Cafe (a few steps from this marker); Burton Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Texas Pink Granite Rock (within shouting distance of this marker); Burton Community (within shouting distance of this marker); Steiner & Dallmeyer Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. John's Evangelical and Reformed Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Restoration Project (approx. 0.2 miles away); Burton Farmers Gin (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burton.

The view of the Original Site of Burton State Bank and Marker along the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 2, 2023

2. The view of the Original Site of Burton State Bank and Marker along the street

The front view of the Original Site of Burton State Bank image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 2, 2023

3. The front view of the Original Site of Burton State Bank

The marker is located to the far left side in the photo.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 298 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 4, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.