| Marker Number |
6614 |
| Atlas Number |
5073006614 |
| Marker Title |
Old Bonner Bank Building |
| Index Entry |
Bonner Bank Building, Old |
| Address |
208 Henderson St |
| City |
Rusk |
| County |
Cherokee |
| UTM Zone |
15 |
| UTM Easting |
296487 |
| UTM Northing |
3519641 |
| Subject Codes |
banks, bankers, banking topics; commercial buildings |
| Marker Year |
1968 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
| Marker Location |
moved to 208 Henderson St in 2009 |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
RTHL medallion and plate |
| Marker Text |
Built 1865 by C.Chaffee, a New Orleans promoter-cotton buyer. Served 1868-1883 as law office of S.A Wilson, member of 5-man commission to codify Texas law under Constitution of 1876; Later judge in State Court of Appeals. In this building, 1884-1892, leading East Texas attorney and Tyler banker F.W. Bonner had the first bank in Cherokee county, serving New Birmingham. Retained Bonner Building name through school and other occupancies. RTHL 1968 |
