Details for First National Bank
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5133001782
Data
| Marker Number | 1782 |
| Atlas Number | 5133001782 |
| Marker Title | First National Bank |
| Index Entry | First National Bank |
| Address | 708 Avenue D |
| City | Cisco |
| County | Eastland |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 501951 |
| UTM Northing | 3583527 |
| Subject Codes | banks, bankers, banking topics; outlaws |
| Marker Year | 1967 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
| Marker Location | |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | Medallion & Plate |
| Marker Text | Scene of daring Santa Claus Bank Robbery, Dec. 23, 1927. During Christmas festivities, costumed Santa and three fellow bandits looted bank of $12,200 cash, $150,000 in securities. They escaped through gun battle with two little girls as hostages. A three-day manhunt followed. The children and money were recovered; the robbers captured. Six persons were killed, eight injured. Later a mob lynched "Santa" when he broke out of jail. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1967 |