San Juan in Hidalgo County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Old First National Bank Building Circa 1919

San Juan Heritage Tourism Trail

Photographed by James Hulse, April 22, 2023

1. Old First National Bank Building Circa 1919 Marker

Inscription. Originally built as the First National Bank in 1919, this building was constructed for a cost of $49,000. This corner was the center of activity for San Juan during the 1920s. This two-story building also housed the San Juan Telephone Company from 1919 to 1926. Although the original facade is gone, the building still stands as a bank serving San Juan City residents and its merchants.

Erected by Texas Tropical Trail.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.

Location. 26° 11.375′ N, 98° 9.515′ W. Marker is in San Juan, Texas, in Hidalgo County. It is at the intersection of South Standard Avenue and West 5th Street (Business U.S. 83), on the left when traveling south on South Standard Avenue. The marker is located on the west side of the building by the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 500 South Standard Street, San Juan TX 78589, 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: San Juan Townsite (within shouting distance of this marker); Tom Mayfield (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. John the Baptist Church Tower 1954 (approx. 0.4 miles away); St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); San Antonio & Rio Grande Railway (approx. 0.8 miles away); First Pharr School (approx. 1½ miles away); Buell School (approx. 1½ miles away); Camp Ebenezer (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Juan.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 22, 2023

2. Old First National Bank Building Circa 1919 Marker

Photographed by James Hulse, April 22, 2023

3. Old First National Bank Building Circa 1919 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 342 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 28, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.