Located on the drive-thru building behind the Commercial State Bank. Longhorn cattle are definitely in El Campo's history. They were grazed on the open range, rounded up, and brought to Prairie Switch and shipped to market. They were a large part of the economy. Molly Melanson, granddaughter of the family of bankers, is featured on her pony with these latter day longhorns that actually lived in a pasture by her home. The first Commercial State Bank is shown in the background along with rice mills, and the railroad track. This beautiful old building is still in use, has recently been renovated and stands proudly downtown. Notice the eyes of the cattle. They follow you, and the young bull actually seems to turn his head as you pass by him. The Commercial State Bank is locally owned and has contributed much to the growth of El Campo.

Sponsor: Commercial State Bank
Artist: Rosann Nugent 1994