Goldthwaite in Mills County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Mills County State Bank

Photographed by Adam Margolis, April 8, 2024

1. Mills County State Bank Marker

Inscription. Mills County experienced much growth from 1887 to 1917 after the establishment of the Gulf, Colorado, and Santa Fe Railway in the region. As Goldthwaite became the county seat and center, locals saw the need for a bank. On June 4, 1888, D.H. Trent opened a private bank on the east corner of Fisher at 4th streets with deposits of $4,168.61 and stock account of $11,449.50. Four years later, First National Bank of Goldthwaite was organized with W.E. Miller as president. The stockholders of the bank voted to liquidate in 1901, and the building along with the furniture was sold to Trent. In 1908, Charter No. 369 was granted at the first meeting of the stockholders of Trent State Bank under which the bank operates today. Trent State Bank was located on the west corner of the same intersection of Fisher at 4th streets. Directors voted on January 29, 1952 to change the name to Mills County State Bank. In 1960, the board of directors made plans for the building of modern banking quarters. The new facilities, which included a drive thru lane, were constructed at 1017 Parker Street.
On October 10, 2008, staff, officers, directors,

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stockholders, many banking dignitaries, friends and customers of the bank attended a celebration at Mills County State Bank that marked 120 years in banking and 100 years as a state chartered bank. Over the years, the bank has expanded, modernized, and opened other offices in Brownwood, Early, and Hamilton. It is commended for its perseverance through difficult times and is considered a loyal advocate of the communities it serves.
175 Years of Texas Independence • 1836 2011

Erected 2011 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 16895.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is June 4, 1888.

Location. 31° 27.003′ N, 98° 34.228′ W. Marker is in Goldthwaite, Texas, in Mills County. It is at the intersection of Parker Street and 4th Street, on the right when traveling south on Parker Street. Marker is located at southwest corner of intersection next to the bank’s drive thru lanes. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1017 Parker St, Goldthwaite TX 76844, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is

Photographed by Duane Hall, October 6, 2015

2. Mills County State Bank Marker

in Big Country.

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: Confederate Veterans Memorial of Mills County (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Town Well (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mills County Courthouse (about 300 feet away); Mills County (about 400 feet away); Mills County Jail (about 400 feet away); The Goldthwaite Eagle (about 500 feet away); First Methodist Church of Goldthwaite (about 700 feet away); The Regency Suspension Bridge (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Goldthwaite.

Photographed by Duane Hall, October 6, 2015

3. Mills County State Bank Marker

View to west along 4th Street

Mills County State Bank image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, October 6, 2015

4. Mills County State Bank

At southwest corner of intersection of Parker St and 4th St

Photographed by Adam Margolis, April 8, 2024

5. Mills County State Bank Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 645 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 16, 2025, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 22, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. 5. submitted on April 16, 2025, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California.