Canyon in Randall County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First National Bank

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, May 3, 2012

1. First National Bank Marker

Inscription. Organized Jan. 5, 1900, by L.T. Lester, S.F. Sullenberger, and 19 others. First bank in region immediately south of Amarillo. Was vital factor in developing city and county. Was involved continuously with civic programs. Lester served as chairman of the committee to secure West Texas State University.

Originally, called Stockmen's National Bank, prospered on its reputation of friendliness and trust. Has been in four different buildings during its existence. Presidents included L.T. Lester, J.W. Reid, Roy Wright, W.C. Black, Levi Cole, and W.E. Adams.

(lower plaque)
First National Bank was acquired by Norwest in 1994 and merged with Wells Fargo in 1999. It is housed under the name of Wells Fargo.

Erected 1968 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 1780.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is January 5, 1943.

Location. 34° 58.797′ N, 101° 55.216′ W. Marker is in Canyon, Texas, in Randall County. It is at the intersection of 4th Avenue (State Highway 217) and 22nd Street, on the right when traveling west on 4th Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2111 4th Avenue, Canyon TX 79015, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Texas Panhandle.

It is also on the American Great Plains,

specifically on the Southern Plains,

and specifically on the High Plains.

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 Dust Bowl,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Roof with Snow / Kimbrough House (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named J. Evetts Haley (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mary E. Hudspeth House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Shirley House (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Charles Goodnight Memorial Trail (approx. 0.2 miles away); T-Anchor Ranch (approx. ¼ mile away); First Methodist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Georgia O'Keeffe in Canyon (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Canyon.

Another marker is no longer nearby. J. Evetts Haley (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, May 3, 2012

2. First National Bank Marker

lower plaque

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, May 3, 2012

3. First National Bank Marker

First National Bank image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, May 3, 2012

4. First National Bank

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 4, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 955 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 4, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.