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First National Bank

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1401 4th Ave., Canyon, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 34° 58' 48.19775000016", -101° 55' 45.3002800008"
 
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     Organized Jan. 5, 1900, by L. T. Lester, S. F. Sullenberger, and 19 others. First bank in region immediately south of Amarillo. Was vital factor in developing city and county. Was involved continuously with civic programs. Lester served as chairman of the committee to secure West Texas State University. Originally, called Stockman's National Bank, prospered on its reputation of friendliness and trust. Has been in four different buildings during its existance. Presidents included L. T. Lester, T. W. Reid, Roy Wright, W. C. Black, Levi Cole, and W. E. Adams. (1968)

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

First National Bank Historical Marker Location Map, Canyon, Texas