Heritage State Bank

Heritage State Bank was established on June 11, 1911, originally under the name Sheldon State Bank in Sheldon, Missouri. The institution underwent a name change to Vernon County Bank on March 15, 1985, and subsequently moved its main office to various locations within Nevada, Missouri, including 1428 West Austin Street on April 8, 1985, and later to 1625 Hedges Plaza on October 3, 1988. On May 19, 1989, Heritage State Bank acquired Farmers Bank of Walker in Walker, Missouri. The bank officially changed its name to Heritage State Bank on April 3, 1992. After nearly three decades of operation under this name, Heritage State Bank merged with Community National Bank & Trust on June 2, 2018, which is based in Chanute, Kansas.

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

1911-06-11Institution established. Original name: Sheldon State Bank.

1985-03-15Changed Institution Name to Vernon County Bank.

1985-03-15Main Office moved to Main Street, Sheldon, MO 64784.

1985-04-08Main Office moved to 1428 West Austin Street, Nevada, MO 64772.

1988-10-03Main Office moved to 1625 Hedges Plaza, Nevada, MO 64772.

1989-05-19Acquired Farmers Bank of Walker in Walker, Mo.

1992-04-03Changed Institution Name to Heritage State Bank.

2018-06-02Merged and became part of Community National Bank & Trust in Chanute, KS.