First Financial Bank, History

The following are major historical events for First Financial Bank, including mergers and acquisitions.

1965-05-17Institution established: Original name:Bank of West Blocton
1982-04-01Changed name to First State Bank of Bibb County
2001-12-28Changed institution class to INSURED COMMERCIAL BANKS, STATE, NOT MEMBERS OF THE FRS
2001-12-28Changed primary regulatory agency from FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD to FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION
2002-03-08Changed name to First Financial Bank
2002-03-08Moved bank headquarters from WEST BLOCTON, AL to BESSEMER, AL
2002-03-08Acquired First Federal Savings Bank (29798) in BESSEMER, AL