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FIRST BANK BUILDING IN COUNTY
Built 1897 of native stone from Lost Creek Quarry, on land of H. H. McConnell, a soldier at Fort Richardson, author of "Five Years A Cavalryman". Local firm, Risley Brothers, built the bank.
Architecture is outstanding.
First National Bank had opened December 10, 1890, in courthouse. The first president was Judge T. D. Sporer. Longest-term president, J. W. Knox, served 1893 to 1932.
Management is still in hands of descendants of organizers. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1968.
Mrs. J. W. Knox and son, H. H. McConnell, III, donors. |