​First National Bank

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​Additional Plate: First National Bank was acquired by Norwest in 1994 and merged with Wells Fargo in 1999. It is housed under the name of Wells Fargo.

Marker No: 1780

Aluminum 18 x 28 Subject Marker

Geographic: 34.979641,-101.920502

Location: 2111 4th Avenue, Canyon 

Marker Text: Organized Jan. 5, 1900, by L. T. Lester, S. F. Sullenberger, and 19 others. First bank in region immediately south of Amarillo. Was vital factor in developing city and county. Was involved continuously with civic programs. Lester served as chairman of the committee to secure West Texas State University.
      Originally, called Stockman's National Bank, prospered on its reputation of friendliness and trust. Has been in four different buildings during its existence. Presidents included L. T. Lester, T. W. Reid, Roy Wright, W. C. Black, Levi Cole, and W. E. Adams.​ (1968)