First National Bank of Greenville - Greenville, Mississippi
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member 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
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member silverquill
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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