First Safety Bank

First Safety Bank was established on May 5, 1881, originally under the name Southern Ohio Savings Association. The institution initially operated without Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) insurance. On April 2, 1985, it changed its name to First Safety Bank. In a significant move on January 4, 2012, the bank relocated its main office to 4901 Vine Street in Cincinnati, Ohio. After several years of operation, First Safety Bank merged with First State Bank located in Winchester, Ohio, on August 5, 2016, effectively ending its independent operations.

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

1881-05-05Institution established but was not FDIC insured. Original name: Southern Ohio Savings Association.

1985-04-02Changed Institution Name to First Safety Bank.

2012-01-04Main Office moved to 4901 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45217.

2016-08-05Merged and became part of First State Bank in Winchester, OH.