Greenville in Bond County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

State Bank of Hoiles & Sons

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 18, 2010

1. State Bank of Hoiles & Sons Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This bank was established in August, 1869, by Charles Hoiles and Charles D. Hoiles. In December of 1895 the bank was incorporated as the State Bank of Hoiles & Sons with a capital of $25,000. In September, 1903, the capital stock was increased to $50,000. The bank was originally constructed of brick with a corner entrance. Charles Hoiles was a member of the Illinois Legislature at the time of the Lincoln-Douglas contest.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1903.

Location. 38° 53.515′ N, 89° 24.772′ W. Marker is in Greenville, Illinois, in Bond County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and 2nd Street, on the left when traveling west on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 West Main Street, Greenville IL 62246, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ronald Reagan (within shouting distance of this marker); Bond County Civil War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); History of Greenville-Bond County (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Bond County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Turret Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Revolutionary Soldiers Buried in Bond County (within shouting distance of this marker); War of 1812 Soldiers Buried in Bond County (within shouting distance of this marker); Bulkley-Buie Store (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenville.

Also see . . .
1. Bond County Historical Society. (Submitted on August 7, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. 1905 History of Greenville. Offers short bio of Charles Hoiles (Submitted on August 7, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

State Bank of Hoiles & Sons and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 18, 2010

2. State Bank of Hoiles & Sons and Marker

Photographed By Jason Voigt, April 2, 2021

3. State Bank of Hoiles & Sons Marker

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 18, 2010

4. State Bank of Hoiles & Sons and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 783 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 7, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on April 2, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. 4. submitted on August 7, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.