Details for Blessing State Bank
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5321012054
Data
| Marker Number | 12054 |
| Atlas Number | 5321012054 |
| Marker Title | Blessing State Bank |
| Index Entry | Blessing State Bank |
| Address | |
| City | Blessing |
| County | Matagorda |
| UTM Zone | |
| UTM Easting | |
| UTM Northing | |
| Subject Codes | banks, bankers, banking topics; commercial buildings; design and construction |
| Marker Year | 1997 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
| Marker Location | corner of Avenue B and 10th Street, Blessing |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | Medallion & Plate |
| Marker Text | 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 |