First National Bank of Greenville - Greenville, Mississippi
Posted by: BruceS
N 33° 24.661 W 091° 03.794
15S E 680094 N 3698530
Historic bank building in Greenville, Mississippi.
Waymark Code: WM378D
Location: Mississippi, United States
Date Posted: 02/21/2008
Views: 7
First National Bank Building
Built in 1903 by the first federally chartered back in Washington County,
this Neo-Classical Revival building was an imposing symbol of 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. ~ text of
historical marker
Street address: Main and S. Poplar Sts Greenville, Mississippi
County / Borough / Parish: Washington County
Year listed: 1978
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1900-1924, 1925-1949
Historic function: Commerce/Trade - Financial Institution
Current function: Government - Courthouse
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Privately owned?: Not Listed
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 1: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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