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Citizens National Bank of Lubbock

Lubbock, Lubbock County

Marker Text

The oldest national bank in continuous operation in Lubbock. When this bank was founded on May 5, 1906 (under National Bank Charter No. 8208), Lubbock was a town of 1,500. Citizens National was one of three pioneer banks started 1900-1910 in Lubbock. On opening day, capital stock was $50,000, deposits $13,275, and loans $4,863. First president was George C. Wolffarth; Cashier was A.G. Hunt. Citizens National has served the financial needs of Lubbock longer under its original charter than any other bank in the city. 1970

Marker Details

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Location Description Marker in storage as of May 2013. Was located at 14th and Avenue K.
Marker # 870
Dedicated 1970
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code banks, bankers, banking topics
Latitude, Longitude 33.582438, -101.848505

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