The First National Bank in Staunton

The First National Bank in Staunton was established on December 12, 1934. Initially operating under its original name, it served the local community of Staunton, Illinois. Over the years, the bank expanded its operations through strategic acquisitions, including the purchase of Benld Loan Association in Benld, Illinois, on July 8, 1993, and Hamel State Bank in Hamel, Illinois, on September 22, 2002. In a significant organizational change, the bank moved its main office to 115 South Elm Street in Staunton on May 11, 1970. Ultimately, on February 14, 2020, The First National Bank in Staunton merged with Associated Bank, National Association, based in Green Bay, Wisconsin, marking the end of its independent operations.

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

1934-12-12Institution established. Original name: The First National Bank in Staunton.

1970-05-11Main Office moved to 115 South Elm Street, Staunton, IL 62088.

1993-07-08Acquired Benld Loan Association in Benld, IL.

2002-09-22Acquired Hamel State Bank in Hamel, IL.

2020-02-14Merged and became part of Associated Bank, National Association in Green Bay, WI.