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.
Wilson and Muir Bank and Trust Co.. Since 1865. One of the oldest banks in Kentucky, founded in 1865, it operated first 1865 - 1867 under the name of Richard Shipp and Company, Bankers. From 1867 through 1869 it was the banking house of William W. George, Jr. and Company. From 1869 through 1976, the operational name was Wilson and Muir Bankers.
In 1976, with expanded service, the name changed to Wilson and Muir Bank and 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.
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 this marker); Benedict Joseph Flaget (within shouting distance of this marker); County Named, 1784 (within shouting distance
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 464 times since then and 39 times this year. Photo1. submitted on June 10, 2014, by Karl Stelly of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
