Bardstown in Nelson County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Wilson & Muir Bank & Trust Co.

Since 1865

Photographed by Karl Stelly, June 2, 2014

1. Wilson & Muir Bank & Trust Co. Marker

Inscription. One of the oldest banks in Kentucky, founded in 1865, it operated first 1865 - 1867 under the name of Richard Shipp & Company, Bankers. From 1867 through 1869 it was the banking house of William W. George, Jr. & Company. From 1869 through 1976, the operational name was Wilson & Muir Bankers.

In 1976, with expanded service, the name changed to Wilson & Muir Bank & Trust Co. The bank has remained in the same physical location at the present site since it was founded in 1865. The original banking house was remodeled with a classic stone facade about 1922, then expanded and renovated to the present classic exterior design in 1963. Another addition and expansion to the south was added in 1980.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.

Location. 37° 48.583′ N, 85° 27.991′ W. Marker is in Bardstown, Kentucky, in Nelson County. It is on North 3rd Street (U.S. 31E/150), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 107 North Third Street, Bardstown KY 40004, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in Greater Louisville Area.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Crystal Building (a few steps from this marker); Smiley-Losson Building (a few steps from this marker); Replica of the First Steamboat (within shouting distance of this marker); The Smiley - Browne Building (within shouting distance of this marker); John Fitch Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Benedict Joseph Flaget (within shouting distance of this marker); County Named, 1784 (within shouting distance of this marker); Parc Billom (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bardstown.

Photographed by Kevin W., August 28, 2024

2. Wilson & Muir Bank & Trust Co. Marker

Wilson & Muir Bank & Trust Co. entrance South of the marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, August 18, 2025

3. Wilson & Muir Bank & Trust Co. entrance South of the marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2014, by Karl Stelly of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,113 times since then and 91 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 10, 2014, by Karl Stelly of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on September 2, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 3. submitted on September 1, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.