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 Mills County State Bank
N 31° 27.004 W 098° 34.221
14R E 540823 N 3479562
The state historic marker for the Mills County State Bank on a concrete monument where everybody coming through the drive-through can see it, in downtown Goldthwaite
Waymark Code: WMTRKZ
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/03/2017
Views: 4
Blaster think it's pretty ingenious for the folks at the Mills County state bank to put their historic marker where most of their customers are going to see it: at the drive through.
The Mills County state bank is located at the corner of 4th and Parker streets in downtown Goldthwaite, at the southwest corner of the county courthouse square.
Marker Number: 16895
Marker Text:
Mills County experienced much growth from 1887 to 1917 after the establishment of the Gulf, Colorado, and Santa Fe Railway in the region. As Goldthwaite became the county seat and center, locals saw the need for a bank. On June 4, 1888, D.H. Trent opened a private bank on the east corner of Fisher at 4th streets with deposits of $4,168.61 and stock account of $11,449.50. Four years later, First National Bank of Goldthwaite was organized with W.E. Miller as president. The stockholders of the bank voted to liquidate in 1901, and the building along with the furniture was sold to Trent. In 1908, Charter no. 369 was granted at the first meeting of the stockholders of Trent State Bank under which the bank operates today. Trent State Bank was located on the west corner of the same intersection of Fisher at 4th streets. Directors voted on January 29, 1952 to change the name to Mills County State Bank. In 1960, the board of directors made plans for the building of modern banking quarters. The new facilities, which included a drive-thru lane, were constructed at 1017 Parker street.
On October 10, 2008, staff, officers, directors, stockholders, many banking dignitaries, friends and customers of the bank attended a celebration at Mills County State Bank that marked 120 years in banking and 100 years as a state chartered bank. Over the years, the bank has expanded, modernized, and opened other offices in Brownwood, Early, and Hamilton. It is commended for its perseverance through difficult times and is considered a loyal advocate of the communities it serves.
175 Years of Texas Independence * 1836 2011
Marker is Property of the State of Texas
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