Osceola in Mississippi County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
Mississippi County Bank
Photographed By Craig Swain, August 31, 2010
1. Mississippi County Bank Marker
In a spot once home to the Mercantile Opera House, this Classical Revival-style building was built in 1936 as Mississippi County Bank, showcasing Italian marble and rich wood throughout. Continuing to finance farming interests, First National Bank, then, Union Planters Bank operated here until 2006, when City Hall relocated.Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1936.
Location. 35° 42.17′ N, 89° 58.215′ W. Marker is in Osceola, Arkansas, in Mississippi County. Marker is at the intersection of West Hale Avenue and North Walnut Street (U.S. 61), on the right when traveling east on West Hale Avenue. Located in front of Osceola City Hall. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Osceola AR 72370, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Confederate Veterans of Mississippi County (within shouting distance of this marker); Florida Brothers Building (within shouting distance of this marker); WPA Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); William J. Driver (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. Post Office Building
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Photographed By Craig Swain, August 31, 2010
2. Mississippi County Bank Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 686 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 5, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
