Ozona National Bank
Ozona, Crockett County, Texas
Marker Inscription
Constructed 1905 for county's first financial institution. Organized by cattle and sheep ranchers and the town's doctor. During construction of native stone building, banking was done next door in store of L. B. Cox, vice-president. J. W. Henderson was president. Directors were Dr. A. W. Clayton, S. E. Couch, Wm. P. Hoover, Robert Massie and J. B. Moore. J. B. Reilly was cashier. The second floor is owned by the Masonic Lodge. RTHL - 1966
Erected by Texas Historical Commission
The Story
Organized in 1905 by the cattle and sheep ranchers who built Crockett County — along with the town's doctor — Ozona's first bank rose in native stone, with the Masonic Lodge occupying the second floor. During construction, banking was carried on next door in L. B. Cox's store.
Why it matters
Ranch-country banks turned livestock wealth into lasting towns across Texas's open range.
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Related people
- · J. W. Henderson
- · L. B. Cox
- · Robert Massie
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