Lawson Bank

Lawson Bank was established on March 13, 1883. Originally operating under this name, the institution experienced a series of mergers throughout its history. On November 2, 2012, Lawson Bank changed its primary federal regulatory agency to the Federal Reserve and became a state-chartered bank, joining the Federal Reserve System. The bank continued to operate until May 5, 2018, when it merged with BankLiberty, located in Liberty, Missouri. Subsequently, on December 7, 2019, it became part of the Central Bank of the Midwest based in Lee's Summit, Missouri. Eventually, on October 1, 2021, Lawson Bank completed its final merger, becoming part of The Central Trust Bank in Jefferson City, Missouri.

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

1883-03-13Institution established. Original name: Lawson Bank.

2012-11-02Institution becomes member of the Federal Reserve System.

2012-11-02Changed Bank Class to State Chartered Bank, member of the Federal Reserve System (FRS).

2012-11-02Changed Primary Federal Regulatory Agency to FED.

2018-05-05Merged and became part of BankLiberty in Liberty, MO.

2019-12-07Merged and became part of Central Bank of the Midwest in Lees Summit, Mo.

2021-10-01Merged and became part of The Central Trust Bank (12633) in Jefferson City, MO.