On This Day In Alabama History: Decatur Branch Of Alabama State Bank Opened

By Alabama NewsCenter Staff

The Old State Bank is a historic landmark in Decatur. It is believed to be Alabama’s oldest surviving bank building. The bank opened for business on this day in 1833, and initially served as a Decatur branch of the Alabama State Bank. The bank’s structure also heavily influenced architecture throughout the state prior to the Civil War. The Old State Bank was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972 and now operates as a museum.

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