Electra State Bank
Electra, Wichita County, Texas
Marker Inscription
Building erected 1908, the first brick structure in Electra. Occupied 1908-1911 by Waggoner Bank; 1911-1931 by First State Bank; since 1931 by Electra State Bank. Remodeled in 1952, using original foundations and walls. (Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1966.)
Erected by Texas Historical Commission
The Story
When it went up in 1908, this was the first brick building in the oil-boom town of Electra, and it housed a succession of banks as the community grew. From the Waggoner Bank through the First State Bank to the Electra State Bank, it anchored Main Street commerce for decades. A 1952 remodel kept the original foundations and walls intact.
Why it matters
The town's first brick bank marks the moment a rough North Texas settlement staked its claim to permanence and prosperity.
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