Inverness in Citrus County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

The Bank of Inverness

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 20, 2018

1. The Bank of Inverness Marker

Inscription. The current Bank of Inverness building was erected on Main Street in 1916 and housed the Citrus County Bank which closed in January 1929. By June of 1929 the only remaining bank in Citrus County was the Bank of Homosassa. On November 20, 1929, the Bank of Homosassa moved to Inverness. At the time of the move, the bank was re-named the Homosassa-Inverness Bank. A short time later the name was changed to the Bank of Inverness and remained in business on this site since.

Under the direction of George H. Brannen, Sr., the Bank of Inverness was the only bank in Citrus County to survive the “Great Depression.” Through the years, the first floor of the building housed the bank on one side plus the IGA grocery, Florida Power Company office, and Hagar-Brannen insurance agency on the other. The second floor housed local attorneys and various business offices, now occupied by Brannen Mortgage Company. The building was renovated in the early 1960's and again in 1994. At the time this plaque was dedicated, the Brannen family had operated the Bank of Inverness for 75 years. Hampton Dunn wrote in his book “Back Home,” “George H. Brannen, Sr. was devoted to laying the groundwork for a financial institution in Inverness that was first and foremost a secure depository for funds of the few who lived here at that time.”

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July 2001
City of Inverness, Florida

Erected 2001 by City of Inverness, Florida.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1916.

Location. 28° 50.166′ N, 82° 19.897′ W. Marker is in Inverness, Florida, in Citrus County. Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street and North Pine Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street. Marker is a large metal plaque, mounted at eye-level, directly on the southeast corner of the subject building, facing Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 West Main Street, Inverness FL 34450, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Citizens Bank (a few steps from this marker); The Dime Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Inverness Masonic Temple (within shouting distance of this marker); 106 N. Pine Street (within shouting distance of this marker); The Dampier Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 109 Courthouse Square (about 400 feet away); Female Veterans Monument (about 400 feet away); Military Order of the Purple Heart (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Inverness.

Also see . . .
1. The Bank of Inverness. City

Marker detail: Historic Bank Photo image. Click for full size.

2. Marker detail: Historic Bank Photo

of Inverness, Florida, official dedication web page for this marker. (Submitted on October 26, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. Brannen Bank: We Are Proud of Our Heritage. Brannen Bank has been providing personalized banking service since 1926 when our founder, George H. Brannen, Sr., established the first Brannen Bank in historic Homosassa (the Bank of Homosassa), which was relocated to Inverness in 1929 and renamed The Bank of Inverness. Our history has been one of continued growth and development. The key qualities have remained the same, passed on for three generations of Brannen leadership: our founder, George H. Brannen, Sr., his sons, George H. Brannen, II (Chairman) and Joseph S. Brannen (Vice Chairman), and his grandson, G. Matt Brannen (President). (Submitted on October 26, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Bank of Inverness Marker (<i>tall view; marker at southeast corner of building; facing south</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 20, 2018

3. Bank of Inverness Marker (tall view; marker at southeast corner of building; facing south)

The Bank of Inverness Marker (<i>wide view</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 20, 2018

4. The Bank of Inverness Marker (wide view)

Bank of Inverness building (<i>wide view of east side from Pine Avenue</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 20, 2018

5. Bank of Inverness building (wide view of east side from Pine Avenue)

Bank of Inverness building (<i>wide view of south side from Main Street looking north</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 20, 2018

6. Bank of Inverness building (wide view of south side from Main Street looking north)

The Bank of Inverness Building (<i>southwest corner</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, November 1, 2018

7. The Bank of Inverness Building (southwest corner)

The Bank of Inverness Building (<i>view looking west along Main Street toward courthouse</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, November 1, 2018

8. The Bank of Inverness Building (view looking west along Main Street toward courthouse)

Credits. This page was last revised on November 9, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 293 times since then and 36 times this year. Last updated on November 9, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 26, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 7, 8. submitted on November 9, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.