The First Bank in Big Lake
On this site the first bank in Reagan County was founded, with capital stock of $15,000.00. The initial stockholders meeting was held on March 29, 1913. The title of the institution was the First State Bank of Big Lake. On the original board of directors were James Belcher, P. H. Coates, Henry Japson, C. C. Sanders, W. M. Schneemann, Jr., J. M. Shannon, and J. H. Wilson. That bank began its operations in one room of this structure now used exclusively to house the Reagan State Bank, a successor institution, which was opened for business on September 2, 1969.
31.1919° N, 101.4616° W
Where to Find It
Marker is located inside American Momentum Bank at the corner of Main and 2nd Streets
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi S John H. Reagan Big Lake
- <0.1 mi S Martin-Castillo Expedition Big Lake
- 0.1 mi NE John H. Reagan Big Lake
- 1 mi N City of Big Lake Big Lake
- 2.7 mi W Reagan County Big Lake
- 5 mi W John E. Gardner Place Big Lake