THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF DWIGHT

The First National Bank of Dwight was established on February 1, 1905, initially serving the financial needs of the Dwight community in Illinois. Over the years, the bank underwent several changes, including a significant relocation of its main office to Main Street in Dwight on March 15, 1985, coinciding with its acquisition of The Taylor State Bank in Emington, Illinois. On June 1, 2010, the main office was moved again to 122 W. Main Street in Dwight. The First National Bank of Dwight continued its operations until April 2, 2018, when it merged with Peoples National Bank of Kewanee, located in Kewanee, Illinois, marking the end of its independent operations.

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

DATEEVENT

1905-02-01Institution established. Original name: The First National Bank of Dwight.

1985-03-15Main Office moved to Main Street, Dwight, IL 60420.

1985-03-15Acquired The Taylor State Bank in Emington, Il.

2010-06-01Main Office moved to 122 W. Main Street, Dwight, IL 60420.

2018-04-02Merged and became part of Peoples National Bank of Kewanee in Kewanee, IL.