First National Bank

Organized Jan. 5, 1900, by L. T. Lester, S. F. Sullenberger, and 19 others. First bank in region immediately south of Amarillo. Was vital factor in developing city and county. Was involved continuously with civic programs. Lester served as chairman of the committee to secure West Texas State University. Originally, called Stockman's National Bank, prospered on its reputation of friendliness and trust. Has been in four different buildings during its existance. Presidents included L. T. Lester, T. W. Reid, Roy Wright, W. C. Black, Levi Cole, and W. E. Adams. (1968) supplemental: First National Bank was acquired by Norwest in 1994 and merged with Wells Fargo in 1999. It is housed under the name of Wells Fargo.

First National Bank is a historical marker in Canyon, Randall County, dedicated in 1968. It is one of 38 historical markers documented in Randall County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 49 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 34.9818, -101.9292 near Canyon. The nearest cataloged historic site is Canyon, City of (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Canyon News, Presbyterian Church Building, and Smith Building (Palace Hotel).

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5381001780. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.