First National Bank of El Campo

First National Bank of El Campo (HMM5X)

Location: El Campo, TX 77437 Wharton County
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Country: United States of America
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N 29° 11.845', W 96° 16.11'

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The First National Bank of El Campo traces its history to the Koch and Poole Mercantile Company. In 1890 El Campo was an exciting new railroad town. Customers left their money in the Koch and Poole safe for protection, and soon the store assumed the duties of a banking institution. A group of local businessmen purchased the company and applied for a national bank charter, which was granted in January 1902.

A two-story bank building was erected on the corner of Monseratte and Post Office Streets. The bank's founders were instrumental in the development of El Campo and led efforts to have the city incorporated in 1905.

Providing investment capital for the rice and oil industries, which were the foundations of El Campo's economy, the bank grew with the city, survived the Great Depression, and emerged as a strong financial institution serving residents throughout Wharton County. After sixty-five years at the Monseratte St. location the bank moved to a larger facility at this site. It continues to support business, civic, and youth activities throughout the county.
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HM NumberHMM5X
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Marker Number1795
Year Placed1991
Placed ByTexas Historical Commission
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Monday, October 13th, 2014 at 2:38am PDT -07:00
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Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)14R E 765593 N 3232947
Decimal Degrees29.19741667, -96.26850000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 29° 11.845', W 96° 16.11'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds29° 11' 50.70" N, 96° 16' 6.60" W
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Area Code(s)979
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 200-298 State Hwy 525, El Campo TX 77437, US
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