Jacksboro in Jack County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Bank Building in County
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, April 10, 2023
1. First Bank Building in County Marker
Inscription.
First Bank Building in County. . Built 1897 of native stone from Lost Creek Quarry, on land of H.H. McConnell, a soldier at Fort Richardson, author of "Five Years a Cavalryman". Local firm, Risley Brothers, built the bank. Architecture is outstanding. First National Bank had opened Dec. 10, 1890, in courthouse. The first president was Judge T.D. Sporer. Longest-term president, J.W. Knox, served 1893 to 1932. Management is still in hands of descendants of organizers.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1969
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Built 1897 of native stone
from Lost Creek Quarry, on land
of H.H. McConnell, a soldier at
Fort Richardson, author of "Five
Years a Cavalryman". Local firm,
Risley Brothers, built the bank.
Architecture is outstanding.
First National Bank had opened
Dec. 10, 1890, in courthouse. The
first president was Judge T.D.
Sporer. Longest-term president,
J.W. Knox, served 1893 to 1932.
Management is still in hands
of descendants of organizers.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1969
Erected 1969 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 1600.)
Location. 33° 13.103′ N, 98° 9.535′ W. Marker is in Jacksboro, Texas, in Jack County. Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street (U.S. 281) and West Belknap Street (U.S. 380), on the left when traveling north on North Main Street. US 281 at US 380, west side of courthouse square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 North Main Street, Jacksboro TX 76458, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fort Richardson Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Jack County (within shouting distance of this
Credits. This page was last revised on April 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 59 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 11, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
