First Bank Building in County

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Marker Text: ​ 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 Dec. 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. (1969) 

Marker No: 1600

Medallion & Plate 

Texas Historic Landmark

Geographic: 33° 13.103′ N, 98° 9.535′ W

Location: ​101 North Main Street, Jacksboro