First Community Bank

First Community Bank, originally established as Chatom State Bank on July 8, 1909, has undergone several significant changes throughout its history. The institution moved its main office to various locations, including 206-208 Court Street in Chatom, Alabama, in 1971. In 1985, the main office was relocated to Military Road and Highway 43 in Mount Vernon, Alabama, and then changed its name to First Community Bank on May 9, 1986. On June 16, 1997, the main office was again moved to 210 Court Street in Chatom, Alabama. The bank merged with The First, A National Banking Association, on March 1, 2018, becoming part of this larger banking entity based in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Finally, on January 15, 2022, the institution changed its name to The First Bank.

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

1909-07-08Institution established. Original name: Chatom State Bank.

1971-06-16Main Office moved to 206-208 Court Street, Chatom, AL 36518.

1985-08-30Main Office moved to Military Road And Highway 43, Mount Vernon, AL 36560.

1986-05-09Changed Institution Name to First Community Bank.

1997-06-16Main Office moved to 210 Court Street, Chatom, AL 36518.

2018-03-01Merged and became part of The First, A National Banking Association (34217) in Hattiesburg, MS.

2022-01-15Changed Institution Name to The First Bank.