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First National Bank

Giddings, Lee County

Marker Text

Lee County's oldest banking institution. An agent for progress in this area. Founded 1891 at merger of P. M. Cuney & Co., private bank, with First National Bank of Elgin (founded in 1890 by 30 merchants and ranchers). The officers were Dr. J.A. Fields, president; Cuney, E. J. Archinard, I. J. Fariss, J. L. Rousseau, Ed R. Sinks and S. F. Wade, directors.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description W. Austin (US 290) and Main St.
Marker # 8149
Dedicated 1969
Size, Type 20" x 20"
Code banks, bankers, banking topics
Latitude, Longitude 30.181892, -96.947935

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