Brownsville in Haywood County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
First National Bank
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 28, 2025
1. First National Bank Marker
The First National Bank opened here on January 3, 1902. Name changed to First State Bank. In 1993 the name was changed again when it was acquired by Union Planters, Inc.
Erected 2001.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 3, 1902.
Location. 35° 35.637′ N, 89° 15.721′ W. Marker is in Brownsville, Tennessee, in Haywood County. It is at the intersection of North Washington Avenue (Tennessee Route 54/369) and East Main Street ( Route 1), on the right when traveling north on North Washington Avenue. The marker is mounted near the southwest corner of the present-day Brownsville City Hall building, facing North Washington Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 North Washington Avenue, Brownsville TN 38012, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in West Tennessee. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Haywood County War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Twenty (within shouting distance of this marker); Haywood County Confederate Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Fighting for Freedom
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Regarding First National Bank. City Hall (ca. 1955) is a contributing property in North Washington Historic District, National Register of Historic Places № 14000448
From the National Register Nomination prepared by Rebecca Hightower, 2/14/2014:
111 North Washington Avenue. City Hall. Ca. 1955. Modern. Brick veneer, one story, square, flat roof, vertical single light aluminum frame windows, poured concrete foundation.
The North Washington Historic District is significant for its late nineteenth century to mid-twentieth century architecture and its relation to the development of Brownsville. The period of significance extends from ca. 1830-1964, which begins with the date of construction of the earliest building in the district to the buildings built through 1964.This span of time tells the story of the architectural and residential progression of Brownsville, from its settlement to a time when residential development changed in Brownsville as a result of the mass production of the automobile and subsequent development of suburban sprawl.Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 28, 20252. First National Bank MarkerThe marker is mounted at eye-level on the southwest corner of the present-day Brownsville City Hall building, facing North Washington Avenue.By the early 1900s Brownsville was a prosperous county seat boasting brick commercial buildings surrounding the courthouse on the square and a series of industrial and agricultural companies along the railroad. The Haywood County Bank opened in 1902 later becoming the First National Bank.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 28, 2025
3. Brownsville City Hall (west/front elevation)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 28, 2025
4. Brownsville City Hall (southwest elevation)
Former site of the First National Bank.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 84 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 15, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
