Historical Marker

Winters State Bank

Historical marker location:

N. Main & E. Dale Sts., Winters, Texas

( Main and Dale Streets, Winters)

Founded 1906 by John Q. McAdams, who served 17 years as cashier, and since as president. Original capitalization was $15,000.

First located immediately south; moved to this site 1909.

Bought Farmers and Merchants State Bank, 1913; First National Bank of Winters, 1937. Building was enlarged 1924 and 1954.

Founder was treasurer (1918) and president (1931-1932), Texas State Bankers Association; State Banking Commissioner (1941-1944); held office as president of the State Banks Division, American Bankers Association (1950-51).

Recorded Texas Historical Landmark, 1967.