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 First National Bank of El Campo Posted by:  jhuoni
N 29° 11.853 W 096° 16.107
14R E 765597 N 3232962
Located at 202 E. Jackson, First National has been serving the financial needs of El Campo since 1902.
Waymark Code: WMTYMJ
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/24/2017
Views: 3
Marker Number: 1795
Marker Text:
The First National Bank of El Campo traces its history to the Koch and Poole Mercantile Company. In 1890 El Campo was an exciting new railroad town. Customers left their money in the Koch and Poole safe for protection, and soon the store assumed the duties of a banking institution. A group of local businessmen purchased the company and applied for a national bank charter, which was granted in January 1902.
A two-story bank building was erected on the corner of Monseratte and Post Office Streets. The bank's founders were instrumental in the development of El Campo and led efforts to have the city incorporated in 1905.
Providing investment capital for the rice and oil industries, which were the foundations of El Campo's economy, the bank grew with the city, survived the Great Depression, and emerged as a strong financial institution serving residents throughout Wharton County. After sixty-five years at the Monseratte St. location the bank moved to a larger facility at this site. It continues to support business, civic, and youth activities throughout the county. (1991)
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