Mineola in Wood County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First National Bank of Mineola
Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 1, 2019
1. First National Bank of Mineola Marker
Inscription.
First National Bank of Mineola. . Chartered on May 31, 1898, the First National Bank of Mineola incorporated for $50,000 at $500 per share. The majority shareholder, lawyer and former Wood County Judge H. M. Cates, became first president. Local photographer J. O. Teagarden served as first cashier. Throughout the course of its history, First National Bank has retained a strong financial footing in the community, surviving the banking crisis of the 1930s and adjusting to Mineola's shift from an agrarian economy to a retail service center after World War II. After operating for almost 60 years from its building at the corner of Johnson and Broad streets, the bank moved to this site in 1965.
Chartered on May 31, 1898, the First National Bank of Mineola incorporated for $50,000 at $500 per share. The majority shareholder, lawyer and former Wood County Judge H. M. Cates, became first president. Local photographer J. O. Teagarden served as first cashier. Throughout the course of its history, First National Bank has retained a strong financial footing in the community, surviving the banking crisis of the 1930s and adjusting to Mineola's shift from an agrarian economy to a retail service center after World War II. After operating for almost 60 years from its building at the corner of Johnson and Broad streets, the bank moved to this site in 1965.
Erected 2001 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12626.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is May 31, 1898.
Location. 32° 39.882′ N, 95° 29.253′ W. Marker is in Mineola, Texas, in Wood County. Marker is at the intersection of North Pacific Street (U.S. 69) and East Kilpatrick Street, on the right when traveling north on North Pacific Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 North Pacific Street, Mineola TX 75773, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sarah Rosalie Patten Buchanan (here, next to
2. First National Bank of Mineola Marker (to left of flagpole).
Credits. This page was last revised on September 6, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 160 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 6, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
