First National Bank (Erick, Oklahoma) Explained

First National Bank
Location:101 S. Main St., Erick, Oklahoma
Coordinates:35.2147°N -99.8669°W
Added:December 11, 1979
Area:Less than one acre
Refnum:79001987

The First National Bank is a historic two-frame building, constructed in 1907, and located at 101 S. Main St. in Erick, Oklahoma. While the building was primarily used as the city's bank, it also housed a barbershop in the rear and at one point had a second barbershop in the basement. The second floor held various professional offices, including the courts of local justices of the peace. The bank operated there until 1968, during which time it served as Erick's commercial center.

After the bank closed, the 100th Meridian Museum occupied the building; the museum commemorates the survey of the 100th meridian west, a benchmark of which is set in the bank's wall.[1]

The bank was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 11, 1979.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ruth. Kent. [{{NRHP url|id=79001987}} National Register of Historic Places Inventory - Nomination Form: First National Bank]. National Park Service. May 3, 2014. June 1979. .