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
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.
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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.
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Other nearby markers. 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); 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); First Baptist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Canyon.
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
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 538 times since then and 76 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.
