Kaplan State Bank

Kaplan State Bank was established on March 17, 1928, in Kaplan, Louisiana. Over the decades, the bank expanded its operations and services within the region. On October 26, 1989, it acquired Western National Bank of Louisiana, further enhancing its presence in the area. In February 2018, Kaplan State Bank underwent a significant organizational change by merging with Pedestal Bank, at which point it also adopted the new name Pedestal Bank. This merger was official on February 20, 2018. Years later, on May 1, 2020, Pedestal Bank itself merged with b1BANK, located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, concluding the history of Kaplan State Bank as an independent institution.

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

1928-03-17Institution established. Original name: Kaplan State Bank.

1989-10-26Acquired Western National Bank of Louisiana in Kaplan, LA.

2018-02-20Changed Institution Name to Pedestal Bank.

2018-02-20Merged and became part of Pedestal Bank in Houma, LA.

2020-05-01Merged and became part of b1BANK in Baton Rouge, LA.