Marker Inscription
Founded in 1911 on the Kansas City, Mexico & Orient Railroad, the town of Rankin saw for immense oil fields discovered in its trade area in 1923-1926. Local business expanded greatly. The first state bank of Rankin-- Upton County's first financial institution-- opened June 4,1927. Original officers were John F. Lane, business and civic leader, president; J. P. Rankin, rancher, vice president. Directors: Harry Baldwin, oil man; T. J. Murphy, Rancher; G. W. Newberry, merchant; W. M. Noelke, rancher; B. S. Taylor, merchant. W. H. Holcombe served as the bank's first cashier.
About this site
First State Bank of Texas is a historical marker in Rankin, Upton County, dedicated in 1977. It is one of 21 historical markers documented in Upton County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 24 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.2257, -101.9391 near Rankin. The nearest cataloged historic site is Upton County Courthouse (courthouse), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Upton, John C. and W.F., Upland, First Upton County Seat, and First Church in Upton County.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5461001872. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
