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

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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. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John Fitch Memorial (within shouting distance of

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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); Confederates Here (within shouting distance of this marker); Successful Surgery (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lafayette Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Nelson County World War I, World War II, Korean War, & Vietnam War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bardstown.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2014, by Karl Stelly of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 355 times since then and 17 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on June 10, 2014, by Karl Stelly of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.