| Marker Number |
11130 |
| Atlas Number |
5225011130 |
| Marker Title |
First National Bank of Crockett |
| Index Entry |
First National Bank of Crockett |
| Address |
415 East Goliad |
| City |
Crockett |
| County |
Houston |
| UTM Zone |
15 |
| UTM Easting |
266148 |
| UTM Northing |
3467477 |
| Subject Codes |
banks, bankers, banking topics |
| Marker Year |
1972 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
415 East Goliad in Crockett |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
18" x 28" |
| Marker Text |
Founded about 1881 as sideline in mercantile store of W.E. Mayes (1837-1915), who aided customers by keeping cash and currency in his safe, issuing loans and credits. In 1892 H.F. Moore (1854-1926) came here from Galveston to charter First National Bank, with Mayes transferring his deposits. This bank absorbed (1904) Farmers and Merchants National Bank (founded 1901). Presidents: Mayes (1892-93); J.C. Wooters (1893-1904); Moore (1904-26); Arch Baker (1926-43); Moore's sons, Donald G. (1943-44) and Phil C. (1944-50); J.L. Burton (1950-68); Henry M. Ellis (1968- ). |
