Hamilton National Bank
N 31° 42.283 W 098° 07.413
14R E 583051 N 3508040
The state historic marker for the Hamilton National Bank in downtown Hamilton
Waymark Code: WMTT01
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/04/2017
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The state historic marker for the Hamilton National Bank, whose building is now occupied by the Hamilton County Courthouse Annex, is tucked away and not easy to see on the courthouse square in downtown Hamilton -- which is a shame because the story of how the Hamilton National Bank got its start is really fun!
Marker Number: 2350
Marker Text:
J. T. James and Z. C. Law had the town's first drugstore in 1876. Law appointed postmaster, used a small safe in official duties. In 1881 Dr. George Perry bought Law's interest, but the safe remained in the store. The first bank in county began when James and Perry let friends keep buckskin bags of coins in the safe. This private bank was in service for several years. In 1890 Hamilton National Bank was chartered with Dr. George Perry, president; J. T. James, vice-president; J. L. Spurlin and J. A. Eidson, directors.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966
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