Middletown in Jefferson County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Bank of Middletown

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 24, 2022

1. Bank of Middletown Marker

Inscription. The Bank of Middletown was built with what was considered the building material of the future, molded concrete blocks that resembled rusticated stone. The bank's first president, Dr. Silas O. Weatherbee, presided over the Grand Opening on January 2, 1910. Deposits totaled $3,571.02 on the first day.

listed on the National Register of Historical Places.

Erected by Historic Middletown, Inc. • City of Middletown.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is January 2, 1910.

Location. 38° 14.723′ N, 85° 32.401′ W. Marker is in Middletown, Kentucky, in Jefferson County. Marker is on Main Street west of North Madison Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11615 Main St, Louisville KY 40243, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Arterburn House (a few steps from this marker); Milestone / Old Public Well (within shouting distance of this marker); Middletown Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); Middletown Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); The Benjamin Head House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Middletown's First Gas Station

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(about 500 feet away); Gov. Lawrence Wetherby Statue (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lawrence Winchester Wetherby / Gov. Lawrence W. Wetherby (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Middletown.

Also see . . . Bank of Middletown (PDF). Kentucky Historic Resources Inventory card for the building, the basis for its inclusion on the National Register as part of a larger multiple property submission. (National Archives) (Submitted on August 4, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 24, 2022

2. Bank of Middletown Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 124 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 3, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.