Historical Markers in Texas

First State Bank Building

Architecture·Scurry County·Texas

Erected 1907-08 on site where trail of U.S. Cavalry Gen. Ranald MacKenzie ran parallel to Deep Creek. Built for First State Bank & Trust Co., early day cattlemen and ranchers bank; closed during 1931 Depression year. Has since housed many firms including local newspaper (when it was "Times Building"). Now used as office building. Exterior of Ionic Greek columned structure is same as when first constructed. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1967.

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32.7170, -100.9185

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