Kingsport in Sullivan County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Bank Of Kingsport

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 25, 2009

1. Bank Of Kingsport Marker

Inscription. As the area began to develop, citizens began to realize that they needed a place to invest their money. As a result, the Bank of Kingsport was built in 1912. This financial institution was the first bank in the model city. It holds another place in Kingsport history because the bank was declared "insolvent" during the Great Depression in 1929. This building was renovated in the late 1980's.

Erected by Downtown Kingsport Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.

Location. 36° 32.712′ N, 82° 33.708′ W. Marker is in Kingsport, Tennessee, in Sullivan County. Marker is at the intersection of Broad Street and Main Street on Broad Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 Broad St, Kingsport TN 37660, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Doyle Lawson (a few steps from this marker); Train Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Kingsport Drug (within shouting distance of this marker); The Gem Theatre (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); State Theater (about 500 feet away); Western Union Building (about 600 feet away); Barry Bales

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Charles Wright (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kingsport.

Bank Of Kingsport Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 25, 2009

2. Bank Of Kingsport Building

The marker is out of view, on the right face of the building.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 995 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 27, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.