Hastings in Barry County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Hastings City Bank
Photographed By Craig Doda, February 12, 2023
1. Hastings City Bank Marker
Inscription.
Hastings City Bank began its corporate existence on October 26, 1886, when state bank charter number eleven was granted by the State of Michigan. The bank's first quarters were above a hardware store on State Street. In 1890, a new bank building was built on the S.E. corner of State and Jefferson. This building was removed and a new one built on the site in 1913. In 1958, the bank acquired the present site. In 1936, Hastings City Bank was the first small country bank in Michigan to make consumer credit available to the general public. Over the years, the bank has experienced steady growth, a strong capital position, and a record of uninterrupted service to its customers, based on a philosophy of safe and sound banking for the community.
Hastings City Bank began its corporate existence on October 26, 1886, when
state bank charter number eleven was granted by the State of Michigan. The
bank's first quarters were above a hardware store on State Street. In 1890, a
new bank building was built on the S.E. corner of State and Jefferson. This
building was removed and a new one built on the site in 1913. In 1958, the
bank acquired the present site. In 1936, Hastings City Bank was the first
small country bank in Michigan to make consumer credit available to the
general public. Over the years, the bank has experienced steady growth, a
strong capital position, and a record of uninterrupted service to its
customers, based on a philosophy of safe and sound banking for the
community.
Erected 1986.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is October 26, 1986.
Location. 42° 38.859′ N, 85° 17.336′ W. Marker is in Hastings, Michigan, in Barry County. Marker is on South Church Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 121 S Church St, Hastings MI 49058, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Hastings City Bank (here, next to this marker); Governor Kim Sigler (about 400
Credits. This page was last revised on February 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 122 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 16, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
