Oldest Bank in the Texas Panhandle

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.

Oldest Bank in the Texas Panhandle is a historical marker in Panhandle, Carson County, dedicated in 1965. It is one of 42 historical markers documented in Carson County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 49 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 35.3429, -101.3807 near Panhandle. The nearest cataloged historic site is John F. Weatherlys Family (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Panhandle Herald, Panhandle, and Callaghan Memorial Library.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5065003839. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.