First National Bank
Jacksborobr/Jack County, Texasbr/33 13.100' N 98 09.535' Wbr/Address: 101 N. Main Streetbr/ br/Text: Built 1897 of native stone from Lost Creek Quarry, on land of H.H. McConnell, a soldier at Fort Richardson, author of quot;Five Years A Cavalrymanquot;. Local firm, Risley Brothers, built the bank. Architecture is outstanding. First National Bank had opened December 10, 1890, in courthouse. The first president was Judge T.D. Sporer. Longest-term president, J.W. Knox, served 1893 to 1932. Management is still in hands of descendants of organizers.br/ br/Date Photographed: 21-05-20