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Offenhauser Building

Texarkana, Bowie County

Marker Text

First brick structure in Texarkana, built about 1879 for First National Bank. On second floor was Kelsey & Offenhauser Insurance Agency. Here in 1883, pioneer businessman F. W. Offenahuser, later a leading agent in Texas and Arkansas, wrote his first insurance policy. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965

Marker Details

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Location Description Texarkana Historical Museum; State Line Ave. and Third St.
Marker # 9497
Dedicated 1965
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code commercial buildings
Latitude, Longitude 33.421688, -94.042896

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