Hastings in Barry County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Hastings City Bank
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, February 17, 2023
1. Hastings City Bank Marker
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.
Board of Directors
October 26, 1986
A. Earlene Baum · James E. Coleman · Marshall H. Cook · Douglas A. De Camp · Richard M. Fluke · Richard J. Hudson · Andrew F. Johnson · Charles F. Johnston · Robert E. Picking · Marvin F. Smith · James R. Wiswell
Erected 1986.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is October 26, 1886.
Location. 42° 38.86′ N, 85° 17.339′ W. Marker is in Hastings, Michigan, in Barry County. Marker
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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 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Early Hastings (about 500 feet away); George W. Lowry House (about 500 feet away); Methodist Episcopal Church (about 600 feet away); This Block of Brick Paving (about 700 feet away); Railroad Depot (about 700 feet away); Striker House (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hastings.
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, February 17, 2023
2. Hastings City Bank Marker
Hastings City Bank is now Highpoint City Bank but still HCB.
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, February 17, 2023
3. Hastings City Bank
The clock still says Hastings but the building has been changed to Highpoint.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 19, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 88 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 19, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
