Rusk, TX, United States
Old Bonner Bank Building. Built 1865 by C.Chaffee, a New Orleans promoter-cotton buyer. Served 1868-1883 as law office of S.A Wilson, member of 5-man commission to codify Texas law under Constitution of 1876; Later judge in State Court of Appeals. In this building, 1884-1892, leading East Texas atto
rney and Tyler banker F.W. Bonner had the first bank in Cherokee county, serving New Birmingham. Retained Bonner Building name through school and other occupancies. RTHL 1968 #6614
Listen to the audio guide for Black plaque № 18933 Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off