Richland State Bank

Richland State Bank was established on September 15, 1902, originally serving the financial needs of the Rayville community in Louisiana. Over the years, the bank underwent several changes in its physical location, with the main office moving from 203 Madeline Street to Louisa and Madeline Streets on February 12, 1979, and then to 724 Louisa Street on October 28, 2008. On December 1, 2018, Richland State Bank merged with Business First Bank, becoming a part of this larger financial institution based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Subsequently, on December 1, 2019, the bank changed its name to b1BANK, reflecting its integration into a rebranded identity within the banking landscape.

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

1902-09-15Institution established. Original name: Richland State Bank.

1978-01-09Main Office moved to 203 Madeline Street, Rayville, LA 71269.

1979-02-12Main Office moved to Louisa And Madeline Streets, Rayville, LA 71269.

2008-10-28Main Office moved to 724 Louisa St, Rayville, LA 71269.

2018-12-01Merged and became part of Business First Bank (58228) in Baton Rouge, LA.

2019-12-01Changed Institution Name to b1BANK.