Farmers National Bank - Hillsboro, TX
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WalksfarTX
N 32° 00.638 W 097° 07.874
14S E 676508 N 3543140
Farmers National Bank of Hillsboro was chartered on June 27, 1887 with a capital of $50,000. This bank like many others issued their own currency.
Waymark Code: WMQRED
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/23/2016
Views: 3
Text of Historical Marker:
One of the oldest bank buildings in Hill County. Built in 1887 by Farmers National Bank. Constructed of sun-dried brick, replaced by kiln-dried brick in 1912. Purchased by Colonial Trust Company in 1931; Greek revival front with columns added. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966
Heart of Texas Tales Click on the link for a picture of bank's currency.
Street address:
68 W. Elm Street
Hillsboro, TX USA
76645
County / Borough / Parish: Hill
Year listed: 1984
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering, Event
Periods of significance: 1900-1924, 1875-1899
Historic function: Commerce/Trade
Current function: Commerce/Trade
Privately owned?: yes
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 1: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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