Old Gibbs Store
Marker Text: oldest business in Texas under original ownership and on first site.
Established 1841 in Republic of Texas by Thomas Gibbs. Building erected in 1847 after Sandford Saint John Gibbs joined firm. General Sam Houston was steady customer of the partners, who became bankers after lending use of their safe to neighbors. Gibbs National Bank, established 1890, was forerunner of First National Bank, established 1922. (1964)
Established 1841 in Republic of Texas by Thomas Gibbs. Building erected in 1847 after Sandford Saint John Gibbs joined firm. General Sam Houston was steady customer of the partners, who became bankers after lending use of their safe to neighbors. Gibbs National Bank, established 1890, was forerunner of First National Bank, established 1922. (1964)
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Marker No: 8455
Medallion & Plate
Texas Historic Landmark
Geographic: 30.724648, -95.551361
Location: 1116 Cedar Street; Huntsville
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