Greenville in Washington County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

First National Bank Building

Photographed By Mark Hilton, October 17, 2015

1. First National Bank Building Marker

Inscription. Built in 1903 by the first federally chartered bank in Washington County, this Neo-Classical Revival building was an imposing symbol of financial security for 75 years. Founding President James E. Negus selected its marble and stained glass in Italy. It was acquired and renovated by the City in 1989 for the Greenville Municipal Court.

Erected 1991 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.

Location. 33° 24.657′ N, 91° 3.789′ W. Marker is in Greenville, Mississippi, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and South Poplar Street, on the left when traveling west on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 302 Main Street, Greenville MS 38701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Prince McCoy (within shouting distance of this marker); NRP Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Greenville Trolley System (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Greenville's Writers (about 300 feet

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away); St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church (about 500 feet away); Steve Azar (about 600 feet away); Where Main Street Meets the River (about 600 feet away); Stein Mart (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenville.

Also see . . . Wikipedia article on the bank. (Submitted on October 21, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

First National Bank Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, October 17, 2015

2. First National Bank Building

Photographed By Mark Hilton, October 17, 2015

3. First National Bank Building & Marker

View from marker east on Main Street. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, October 17, 2015

4. View from marker east on Main Street.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 347 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 21, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.