Webster Springs in Webster County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

First National Bank of Webster Springs

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 1, 2021

1. First National Bank of Webster Springs Marker

Inscription.
In 1901 a bank was started in Webster Springs. It became prosperous enough to be nationally accredited in 1906 and was chartered as the First National Bank of Webster Springs. This brick and limestone building on Court Square, finished in 1925, became the home of the bank and was heralded as "one of the best bank buildings in this part of the state."

In 1934 the First National Bank of Webster Springs was succeeded by the Webster Springs National Bank. In 1982, the name was changed to Webster County National Bank. In 1988, the bank was purchased by United Bank and has operated under that ownership since that time.

Erected by Webster County Tourism; thanks to Webster County High School Career/Tech Ed class and Leslie Equipment Company for assistance with this project.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.

Location. 38° 28.703′ N, 80° 24.76′ W. Marker is in Webster Springs, West Virginia, in Webster County. Marker is at the intersection of Court Square (West Virginia Route 15) and North Main Street (West Virginia Route 15), on the right when traveling west on Court Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Court Square, Webster Springs WV 26288, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers.

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Steven Paul Mollohan (within shouting distance of this marker); Webster County Court Square (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Coal Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Webster Springs (within shouting distance of this marker); Webster Springs Hotel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Webster Springs Hotel (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Webster Springs.

First National Bank of Webster Springs Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 1, 2021

2. First National Bank of Webster Springs Building

Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 163 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 5, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.