Weatherford in Parker County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First National Bank of Weatherford

Photographed by Matthew G French, April 11, 2025

1. First National Bank of Weatherford Marker

Inscription. Founded in 1880, this is the fifth oldest federally chartered bank operating in Texas. It was started under the direction of Samuel H. Milliken (1846-1931), a Parker County industrialist and civic leader and a founder of the railway company that completed the first lines to Weatherford. Walter S. Fant, who worked here for 54 years, and other bankers maintained a sense of community dedication. For over 100 years the First National Bank has led in the development of the city from the days of frontier Indian raids to the current era of industrial and agricultural growth.

Erected 1981 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1801.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.

Location. 32° 45.548′ N, 97° 47.996′ W. Marker is in Weatherford, Texas, in Parker County. It can be reached from the intersection of Palo Pinto Street and N Alamo St, on the right when traveling west. The marker is on a stand outside one of the entrances to the bank. It is not easily seen. Touch for map.

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Marker is at or near this postal address: 220 Palo Pinto Street, Weatherford TX 76086, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region

and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area.

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 walking distance of this marker: First Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); 1933 Weatherford City Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); All Saints' Episcopal Church (about 400 feet away); Franco-Texan Land Company Building (about 600 feet away); James Claude Wright House (about 600 feet away); Weatherford (about 700 feet away); Woolfolk-McCall House (about 700 feet away); Citizens National Bank (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Weatherford.

Photographed by Matthew G French, April 11, 2025

2. First National Bank of Weatherford Marker

Photographed by Matthew G French, April 11, 2025

3. First National Bank of Weatherford Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2025, by Matthew G French of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 476 times since then and 93 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 12, 2025, by Matthew G French of Fort Worth, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.