Marker Inscription
Founded about 1881 as sideline in mercantile store of W.E. Mayes (1837-1915), who aided customers by keeping cash and currency in his safe, issuing loans and credits. In 1892 H.F. Moore (1854-1926) came here from Galveston to charter First National Bank, with Mayes transferring his deposits. This bank absorbed (1904) Farmers and Merchants National Bank (founded 1901). Presidents: Mayes (1892-93); J.C. Wooters (1893-1904); Moore (1904-26); Arch Baker (1926-43); Moore's sons, Donald G. (1943-44) and Phil C. (1944-50); J.L. Burton (1950-68); Henry M. Ellis (1968- ).
About this site
First National Bank of Crockett is a historical marker in Crockett, Houston County, dedicated in 1972. It is one of 185 historical markers documented in Houston County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 361 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.3199, -95.4574 near Crockett. The nearest cataloged historic site is Crockett (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Mayes, William Elbert, Miller-Spinks-Mayes Property, and Downes, J.E..
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5225011130. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
