Richlands in Tazewell County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Site of the First Bank in Richlands
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 18, 2023
1. Site of the First Bank in Richlands Marker
Later site of the Richlands National Bank
established in 1916
Now owned by the
heirs of H. Eldridge Brown,
has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 37° 5.605′ N, 81° 47.89′ W. Marker is in Richlands, Virginia, in Tazewell County. Marker is at the intersection of Front Street (Business U.S. 460) and Suffolk Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Front Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 Suffolk Ave, Richlands VA 24641, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Becky's Jewel Box (a few steps from this marker); Dr. Williams' Operating Room (within shouting distance of this marker); First Christian Church (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); T. Shea Cook Family Home (about 600 feet away); N&W Railroad Section Foreman's House (about 600 feet away); Dixie Hotel Building
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Regarding Site of the First Bank in Richlands. Excerpt from the National Register nomination for the Richlands Historic District, which includes this site as a contributing property:
Two-story, hip-roof, coursed cobblestone, double commercial building has arch-headed sash windows (replaced) with arched transoms and keystones. At the first-floor are replaced storefronts flanking the center door. The two storefronts have been altered with infill and added roofs, but the overall character has been maintained. The building was originally built as a bank by the development company it later housed, Richlands National Bank, which operated until 1955 when it became the Bank of Tazewell.
Also see . . . Richlands Historic District (PDF). National Register nomination for the district, which was listed in 2007. (National Archives) (Submitted on July 17, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 18, 2023
2. Site of the First Bank in Richlands Marker
The building is among a handful constructed during the town's early 1890s boom still standing.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 61 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 17, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
