Oldest - Bank in the Texas Panhandle ~ Panhandle, TX - Superlatives on Waymarking.com

County of superlative: Carson County
Location of site: Euclid St. & 3rd St., Panhandle
Marker Erected by: State Historical Survey Committee
Date Marker Erected: 1965

Marker text:

OLDEST BANK IN THE
TEXAS PANHANDLE Second commercial bank opened in the Panhandle of Texas.

Oldest in continuous service.

Founded by James Christopher Paul, pupil of Sam Houston's son, lawyer Temple Houston.

Early settlers throughout the High Plains area were among the first depositors. On May 6, 1927, during great oil boom, Judge Paul and associates opened a second bank, the First National. On December 31, 1942, the two merged.

Many present accounts are held by heirs of early depositors. A son of Judge Paul still serves on the Board of Directors.

Type of documentation of superlative status: Historical Marker Location of coordinates: Bank in Panhandle Web Site: [Web Link]

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