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Fortress Bank, History

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

1904-01-04Institution established: Original name:State Bank of Burnside
1941-08-08Changed name to State Bank of La Harpe
1941-08-08Moved bank headquarters from BURNSIDE, IL to LA HARPE, IL
1988-08-15Reorganized.
1989-02-22Changed name to First State Bank of Western Illinois
2008-11-01Changed name to First State Bank of Illinois
2008-12-13Acquired State Bank of Colusa (9634) in COLUSA, IL
2015-03-01Moved bank headquarters from LA HARPE, IL to PEORIA, IL
2017-12-01Changed name to Fortress Bank