First Sentry Bank

First Sentry Bank, Inc. was established on October 23, 1996. Over the years, the bank expanded its operations through several acquisitions, including Guaranty Bank & Trust Company in Huntington, West Virginia, on September 26, 2009, and Rock Branch Community Bank, Inc. in Nitro, West Virginia, on October 7, 2016. On April 5, 2018, First Sentry Bank merged with WesBanco Bank, Inc., based in Wheeling, West Virginia, becoming part of the larger banking institution.

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

1996-10-23Institution established. Original name: First Sentry Bank, Inc..

2009-09-26Acquired Guaranty Bank & Trust Company in Huntington, WV.

2016-10-07Acquired Rock Branch Community Bank, Inc. in Nitro, WV.

2018-04-05Merged and became part of WesBanco Bank, Inc. in Wheeling, WV.