American National Bank and Trust Company

American National Bank and Trust Company was established on February 9, 1909, originally named American National Bank & Trust Company of Danville. The bank underwent several significant changes and expansions throughout its history, including a name change to American National Bank and Trust Company in September 1984. The bank relocated its main office to 628 Main Street in Danville, Virginia, in October 1973. Over the years, it acquired several other financial institutions, including Mutual Savings Bank in March 1996, Community First Bank in April 2006, MidCarolina Bank in July 2011, Franklin Community Bank in January 2015, and HomeTown Bank in April 2019. The bank's operations continued until April 1, 2024, when it merged with Atlantic Union Bank, located in Richmond City, Virginia, effectively becoming part of that institution.

Below is a list of some important events in banks history, including mergers and acquisitions.

1909-02-09Institution established. Original name: American National Bank & Trust Company of Danville.

1973-10-01Main Office moved to 628 Main Street, Danville, VA 24541.

1984-09-01Changed Institution Name to American National Bank and Trust Company.

1996-03-14Acquired Mutual Savings Bank, Fsb in Danville, VA.

2006-04-01Acquired Community First Bank in Lynchburg, VA.

2011-07-01Acquired MidCarolina Bank in Burlington, NC.

2015-01-01Acquired Franklin Community Bank, National Association in Rocky Mount, VA.

2019-04-01Acquired HomeTown Bank in Roanoke, VA.

2024-04-01Merged and became part of Atlantic Union Bank in Richmond City, Va.