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The Frackelton State Bank

 
 
The Frackelton State Bank Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 3, 2014
1. The Frackelton State Bank Marker
Inscription. In 1865, brothers Robert D. and David S. Frankelton organized a privately-owned bank. In 1889, this brick and stone building was erected. Charted as the Frackelton State Bank in 1912, it consolidated with the First National Bank of Petersburg in 1929.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.
 
Location. 40° 0.62′ N, 89° 50.977′ W. Marker is in Petersburg, Illinois, in Menard County. Marker is at the intersection of South 7th Street and East Jackson Street, on the right when traveling south on South 7th Street. Marker is on the northwest corner. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Petersburg IL 62675, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Lincoln the Surveyor (a few steps from this marker); The Survey of Petersburg (within shouting distance of this marker); R & D Frackelton General Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Peter McCue (within shouting distance of this marker); Abraham Lincoln - Eighth Judicial District (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lincoln in Petersburg (about 400 feet away); Dr. Benjamin Franklin Stephenson (approx. 1.1 miles away); The New Salem Lincoln League (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Petersburg.
 
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The Frackelton State Bank Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 3, 2014
2. The Frackelton State Bank Marker
The Frackelton State Bank image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 3, 2014
3. The Frackelton State Bank
The Frackelton State Bank image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 3, 2014
4. The Frackelton State Bank
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 449 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 3, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.

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