Odem Building

The Sinton townsite company was organized in 1894 to promote the development of the new railroad town of Sinton. Local merchant David Odem, one of the founders of the townsite company, established himself as a prominent landowner and businessman in Sinton. In 1906 he became one of the principal stockholders in the newly organized Sinton State Bank. This building was erected in 1909 as the Sinton State Bank Building. Closely associated with David Odem, the building became known locally as the Odem Building. Its architectural design exhibits Beaux Arts influences, and features an emphasis on symmetry, a focal corner entry with fine terra cotta details and cast stone door and window surrounds. Also of note are the two story arches over round-arched windows and terra cotta detailing on the top of the parapet. The Sinton State Bank continued to operate from this site until difficulties during the depression resulted in the bank's closing in 1934 since that time the building has been used for various business purposes. Due to its solid construction the Odem building has withstood the storm and fire-related disasters which destroyed or damaged many of the early wooden structures in Sinton's downtown area.

Odem Building is a historical marker in Sinton, San Patricio County, dedicated in 1994. It is one of 35 historical markers documented in San Patricio County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 59 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 28.0385, -97.5091 near Sinton. The nearest cataloged historic site is Sinton Historical Museum (museum), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Plymouth Oil Company and Plymouth Oilers, First United Methodist Church of Sinton, and San Patricio County Courthouse.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5409003665. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.