Burkburnett in Wichita County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

The First National Bank of Burkburnett

Photographed by James Hulse, October 27, 2025

1. The First National Bank of Burkburnett Marker

Inscription. City's oldest business institution, organized May 15, 1907. Joseph A. Kemp, one of townsite owners, was president; John G. Hardin, merchant (and later oil magnate and executive of this bank), vice president; H.D. Creath, cashier. S.B. Burnett, for whom town was named, was one of the original depositors.

Erected 1971 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 1792.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is May 15, 1907.

Location. 34° 5.846′ N, 98° 34.307′ W. Marker is in Burkburnett, Texas, in Wichita County. It is at the intersection of East 3rd Street (State Road 240) and N Ave C, on the right when traveling east on East 3rd Street. The marker is located at the front entrance of the bank. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 E 3rd St, Burkburnett TX 76354, 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 Comanchería,

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 United Methodist Church of Burkburnett (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Home of Monroe Dodson (about 700 feet away); Charley Lee Coe (approx. 0.2 miles away); 1960 Ford Milk Truck (approx. 0.2 miles away); Panhandle Oil and Refining Company (approx.

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0.2 miles away); Booker T. Washington Elementary School (approx. 0.4 miles away); Providence Baptist Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Journey's End Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burkburnett.

The entrance to the First National Bank of Burkburnett and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, October 27, 2025

2. The entrance to the First National Bank of Burkburnett and Marker

The view of the First National Bank of Burkburnett from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, October 27, 2025

3. The view of the First National Bank of Burkburnett from across the street

Credits. This page was last revised on October 30, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 64 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 30, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.