Richland Springs in San Saba County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First State Bank Building

Photographed by James Hulse, December 29, 2023

1. First State Bank Building Marker

Inscription. In 1910, Richland Springs businessman John Burleson contracted with Enoch Archer to construct this building to house his banking business. In addition to the bank, the building housed other businesses, including retail shops and medical offices. Constructed of locally quarried sandstone, it features stained glass windows and two gray granite columns flanking the entrance. The beneficiary of local preservation efforts at the end of the 20th century, the building is a significant part of the community's architectural heritage. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2001

Erected 2001 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12496.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.

Location. 31° 16.434′ N, 98° 56.697′ W. Marker is in Richland Springs, Texas, in San Saba County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (Farm to Market Road 45) and Carter Street, on the left when traveling west on Main Street. The marker is located at the corner entrance to the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 Main Street, Richland Springs TX 76871, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Big Country.

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 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies

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: First State Bank in Richland Springs (here, next to this marker); John Duncan's Fort (approx. 0.3 miles away); A.J. Rose Mill (approx. 8.4 miles away); Comanche Treaty (approx. 8.4 miles away); Bowser Community (approx. 9.3 miles away); Harkeyville (approx. 10.4 miles away); Regency Suspension Bridge (approx. 11.1 miles away); Cowboy Cemetery (approx. 11.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richland Springs.

Also see . . . Richland Springs, TX. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on January 5, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The entrance to the First State Bank Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 29, 2023

2. The entrance to the First State Bank Building and Marker

The view of the First State Bank Building from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 29, 2023

3. The view of the First State Bank Building from across the street

Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 292 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 5, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.