West Chester in Chester County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The First National Bank of West Chester

Pennsylvania

National Register of Historic Places image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Keith S Smith, October 17, 2011

1. National Register of Historic Places

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The First National Bank of West Chester Chartered 1863 Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places

Erected by The United States Department of the Interior.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.

Location. 39° 57.601′ N, 75° 36.275′ W. Marker is in West Chester, Pennsylvania, in Chester County. Marker is on North High Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Chester PA 19380, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Chester County (a few steps from this marker); William Darlington M.D. (a few steps from this marker); Chester County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); William Darlington (within shouting distance of this marker); Bank of Chester County (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Glory (within shouting distance of this marker); Disabled Veterans of Chester County Pennsylvania Memorial

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Chester County World War II Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Chester.

Additional commentary.
1. One of the oldest banks in the nation
The First National Bank of West Chester, Pennsylvania, is the eighth-oldest bank from original charter, in the United States.

— Submitted November 12, 2011, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania.

Photographed By Keith S Smith, October 17, 2011

2. Front Entry

First National Bank of West Chester image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Keith S Smith, October 17, 2011

3. First National Bank of West Chester

1879 - check from, The First National Bank of West Chester image. Click for full size.

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4. 1879 - check from, The First National Bank of West Chester

The First National Bank of West Chester Ad c. 1899 image. Click for full size.

Public Domain - scanned by Keith S. Smith, West Chester, PA

5. The First National Bank of West Chester Ad c. 1899

This advertisement appeared in a West Chester centennial book from 1899

Old bank note from early 1900's issued by: image. Click for full size.

Private collection of Keith S. Smith ~ West Chester, PA, January 26, 2008

6. Old bank note from early 1900's issued by:

First National Bank of West Chester

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2011, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,005 times since then and 132 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 12, 2011, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on December 10, 2011, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. 5. submitted on February 3, 2012, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. 6. submitted on November 8, 2015, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.