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.
Original Site of Burton State Bank. . 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
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Entered in , the National Register , of Historic Places , 1991.
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. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within
2. The view of the Original Site of Burton State Bank and Marker along the street
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 75 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on April 4, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.