Cuba in Crawford County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Peoples Bank
Celebrating 100 years
1901-2001
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, August 13, 2012
1. Peoples Bank Marker
A.J. Barnett, the first cashier and President of Peoples Bank from 1920-1959, was mayor of Cuba, for ten years. The first city lighting system was installed during his first term in 1922. The mural shows him cranking the first Model T Ford in Cuba. In the car, left to right are Katie Hunter, Billy Jackson and A.J.'s children, James and Mildred Barnett. The building at the SW corner of Smith and Washington was the site of the bank in the early 1900s.April 2001
Peoples Bank
Viva Cuba Committee
Erected 2001 by Plaque donated by Peoples Bank. (Marker Number 1.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is April 2001.
Location. 38° 3.714′ N, 91° 24.387′ W. Marker is in Cuba, Missouri, in Crawford County. Marker is at the intersection of West Washington Street (State Highway ZZ) and Buchanan Street, on the right when traveling east on West Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cuba MO 65453, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Apples and Barrels (within shouting distance of this marker); Meeting in Missouri
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Photographed By Sandra Hughes, August 13, 2012
2. Peoples Bank Marker
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, August 13, 2012
3. Peoples Bank Marker
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, August 13, 2012
4. Peoples Bank Marker
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, August 13, 2012
5. Peoples Bank Marker
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, August 13, 2012
6. Peoples Bank Marker
The mural shows A.J. cranking the first Model T Ford in Cuba. In the car, left to right are Katie Hunter, Billy Jackson and A.J.'s children, James and Mildred Barnett.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2012, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 357 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 28, 2012, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. 6. submitted on August 29, 2012, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
