| Marker Number |
3839 |
| Atlas Number |
5065003839 |
| Marker Title |
Oldest Bank in the Texas Panhandle |
| Index Entry |
Oldest Bank in the Texas Panhandle |
| Address |
|
| City |
Panhandle |
| County |
Carson |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
283592 |
| UTM Northing |
3913698 |
| Subject Codes |
banks, bankers, banking topics |
| Marker Year |
1965 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
3rd Street and Euclid Street intersection, Panhandle |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
18" x 28" |
| Marker Text |
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. |
