Hillsboro in Hill County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Pioneer Bank Building

1. Pioneer Bank Building Marker

Inscription. One of the oldest bank buildings in Hill County. Built in 1887 by Farmers National Bank. Constructed of sun-dried brick, replaced by kiln-dried brick in 1912. Purchased by Colonial Trust Company in 1931; Greek revival front with columns added. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1966

Erected 1966 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 4023.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.

Location. 32° 0.638′ N, 97° 7.873′ W. Marker is in Hillsboro, Texas, in Hill County. It is on West Elm Street (State Highway 22/171) near South Covington Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hillsboro TX 76645, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

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 Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bond's Alley (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Old Lexington Village (within shouting distance of this marker); Courthouse History (within shouting distance of this marker); Hill County Confederate Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hill County Courthouse (about 300 feet away); Hill County (about 300 feet away);

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Hillsboro Post Office Building (about 400 feet away); City of Hillsboro (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hillsboro.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, September 14, 2012

2. Pioneer Bank Building Marker

Photographed by Mike Stroud, September 14, 2012

3. Pioneer Bank Building Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 938 times since then and 86 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 14, 2026. 2, 3. submitted on December 7, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.