Floydada in Floyd County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First National Bank of Floydada
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, June 7, 2017
1. First National Bank of Floydada Marker
Inscription.
First National Bank of Floydada. . The James B. Posey Bank, established in Floydada in the 1890s, became the Floyd County Bank in 1900 when L. T. Lester joined Posey as a partner. In 1903, with the granting of a federal charter, the name changed once again to First National Bank. Lester served as first president, and the original stockholders included Posey, Lester, Columbus Surginer, Will W. Nelson, R. C. Andrews, J. R. Burrus, and John N. Farris, who succeeded Lester as president in 1911. The bank has occupied this site since 1912, and throughout its history has played an important part in Floyd County's development.
The James B. Posey Bank, established in Floydada in the 1890s, became the Floyd County Bank in 1900 when L. T. Lester joined Posey as a partner. In 1903, with the granting of a federal charter, the name changed once again to First National Bank. Lester served as first president, and the original stockholders included Posey, Lester, Columbus Surginer, Will W. Nelson, R. C. Andrews, J. R. Burrus, and John N. Farris, who succeeded Lester as president in 1911. The bank has occupied this site since 1912, and throughout its history has played an important part in Floyd County's development.
Erected 1990 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1796.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
Location. 33° 59.078′ N, 101° 20.099′ W. Marker is in Floydada, Texas, in Floyd County. Marker is on South Main Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 124 South Main Street, Floydada TX 79235, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Organization of Floyd County (within shouting distance of this marker); Dolphin Ward Floyd (within shouting distance of this marker); Commercial Hotel (about 600 feet away, measured in
Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2017. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2017, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 274 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on June 22, 2017, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.
