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First National Bank of Crockett |
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415 East Goliad, Crockett,
TX,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
31° 19' 5.58183",
-95° 27' 26.75904999984"
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Texas State
Historical Marker |
Founded about 1881 as sideline in mercantile store of W.E. Mayes (1837-1915), who aided customers by keeping cash and currency in his safe, issuing loans and credits. In 1892 H.F. Moore (1854-1926) came here from Galveston to charter First National Bank, with Mayes transferring his deposits. This bank absorbed (1904) Farmers and Merchants National Bank (founded 1901). Presidents: Mayes (1892-93); J.C. Wooters (1893-1904); Moore (1904-26); Arch Baker (1926-43); Moore's sons, Donald G. (1943-44) and Phil C. (1944-50); J.L. Burton (1950-68); Henry M. Ellis (1968- ).
This page last updated: 7/15/2008 |
First National Bank of Crockett Historical Marker Location Map, Texas
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