Historical Marker
Blessing State Bank
Historical marker location:
761 FM 616, Blessing, Texas
( corner of Avenue B and 10th Street, Blessing)
Marker installed: 1997
Built during the boom of 1907, the Blessing State Bank is one of the few remaining commercial buildings from this period. Possibly designed by Victoria architect Jules Leffland, designer of the Blessing Hotel, the bank operated until 1932. Blessing was without a bank until 1966, when it was restored to its original function and appearance. An asymmetrical entry, arched windows, flat roof, and stately feeling reflect a classic early 20th-century bank building.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1997.