Burton State Bank
Washington St., Burton, TX, USA
Texas, USA
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EST. 1906
EST. 1906
1855
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION at Burton State Bank.
The Texas Historical Commission Atlas records this marker as in situ at the listed location. It remains part of the state marker inventory; the placement description and coordinates in this row follow the current official Atlas record and should be field-verified before publication.
About Burton State Bank
The Burton State Bank was chartered in 1906 by C. W. Homeyer, who served as its first president. During the Great Depression the bank closed briefly in the 1930s, was found solvent, and reopened to serve its depositors. It operated at this location until 1965, providing banking services to Burton's farming community.
HISTORY HAPPENED HERE at Burton State Bank
Chartered in 1906, the Burton State Bank was founded by C. W. Homeyer (1855-1932), who also served as first bank president. Members of the first Board of Directors included Thomas Watson, H. Knittel, Ed Schatz, I. N. Carmean, W. Bauer, and O. A. Schatz. The Burton State Bank was closed during the Great Depression of the 1930s for three days, was found solvent, and reopened. The bank was located at this site from 1906 until 1965, when it was moved to a new building. Source: https://atlas.thc.texas.gov/Details/5477008318
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