​Oldest Bank in the
​Texas Panhandle

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Marker Text: Second commercial bank opened in the Panhandle of Texas.
       Oldest in continuous service.
       Founded by James Christopher Paul, pupil of Sam Houston's son, lawyer Temple Houston.
       Early settlers throughout the High Plains area were among the first depositors. On May 6, 1927, during great oil boom, Judge Paul and associates opened a second bank, the First National. On December 31, 1942, the two merged.
​         Many present accounts are held by heirs of early depositors. A son of Judge Paul still serves on the Board of Directors. (1965) 

Marker No: 3839

Aluminum 18 x 28 Subject Marker

Geographic: 35.343056, -101.378090

Location: ​3rd Street and Euclid Street intersection, Panhandle