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
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. It is at the intersection of Court Square (West Virginia Route 15) and North Main Street
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Regionally, this marker is in West Virginia’s Potomac Highlands. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture.
Other nearby markers. 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
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 472 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 5, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
