"The First National Bank of Jayton was established in 1907 by pioneers of Kent County, Robert Goodall, Thomas E. Murdoch, Joe L. Lay and Thomas Fowler. After a few years of operating out of the Garnett Hotel Building, the bank began plans for their own building. In 1912 the building was constructed in the typical style of early 20th century banks with added features from the architect, Rockwell H. Stuckey, such as the domed skylight. In their new building, the bank prospered serving a primarily agrarian customer base until 1932 when it went into the receivership of the Comptroller of the U.S. Currency and became another victim of a worldwide pattern of business failures.

In 1955, an 18 month lease was signed making the First National Bank Building the designated Kent County Courthouse. After this lease expired, the Fowler Insurance Agency occupied the building.

In 1962 the Kent County State Bank was established and constructed a new building adjacent to the First National Bank Building. This group acquired the First National Bank Building and historical research were [sic] conducted and renovations began. Only a moderate amount of original fabric and finish was removed during restoration. Today, Kent County State Bank still operates from the old First National Bank Building. Source: Bank of Texas website."

There is a historical marker next to the sycamore tree.

The bank opened in September, 1910, with charter 9845 and printed currency through to 1935.

The census lists two 1929 Type 1's, one $10 and one $20.

The $20 note sold at a Lyn Knight auction in 1997 for $1,320.