Harry Frederick Moore
Crockett, Houston County, Texas
Marker Inscription
(December 15, 1854 -- April 20, 1926) Harry F. Moore began his banking career in Ohio, where he married Anna Laura May in 1885. They moved to Galveston in 1890, then to Crockett in 1891. He assisted in organizing the First National Bank, and in 1904 became president. Serving for 22 years, he set an example for his successors, including two of his sons. He organized banks in nearby towns and was a prominent member of the community, an active church member, and a Mason. Recorded - 1992
Erected by Texas Historical Commission
The Story
Harry F. Moore began his banking career in Ohio, married Anna Laura May in 1885, and by 1891 had settled in Crockett, Texas. He helped organize the First National Bank and served as its president for 22 years beginning in 1904, setting a standard later followed by two of his sons. Beyond banking he helped found banks in neighboring towns and was active in his church and Masonic lodge.
Why it matters
Moore's career reflects the central role local bankers played in knitting together the commercial life of small Texas towns in the early twentieth century.
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