Breckenridge in Stephens County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Old First National Bank Building
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, June 11, 2023
1. Old First National Bank Building Marker
Inscription.
Old First National Bank Building. . The First National Bank of Breckenridge was organized in 1904, when Stephens County was primarily a farming and ranching area. The financial institution moved its headquarters to this building following its completion in 1920, during the height of the area oil boom. The Beaux Arts Classical Revival structure, which features Ionic columns and bracketed architecture over the doorway, served as the First National Bank building until 1972.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1984
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The First National Bank of Breckenridge was organized in 1904, when Stephens County was primarily a farming and ranching area. The financial institution moved its headquarters to this building following its completion in 1920, during the height of the area oil boom. The Beaux Arts Classical Revival structure, which features Ionic columns and bracketed architecture over the doorway, served as the First National Bank building until 1972.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1984
Erected 1984 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1784.)
Location. 32° 45.334′ N, 98° 54.193′ W. Marker is in Breckenridge, Texas, in Stephens County. Marker is at the intersection of West Walker Street (U.S. 180) and North Court Street, on the right when traveling west on West Walker Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 116 West Walker Street, Breckenridge TX 76424, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 75 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on June 14, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
