Old State Bank Building

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Old State Bank

  • March 24, 2006
  • Rated 3 of 5 by NiteOwlTX from LaPlace, Louisiana
Old State Bank

In 1833, the Bank of the State of Alabama was built on this site. The bank became a major establishment when President Andrew Jackson moved the federal money from the Bank of the United States to individual state run banks, such as this one.

During the Civil War, the bank served as a Union hospital. Today, it stands as one of only four remaining pre-Civil War buildings in the city.

Today, the Old State Bank has been restored to pre-Civil War condition. Downstairs is set to show the bank as patrons would have seen it. Upstairs is set to show the bankers living quarters, as he would have lived here as he served as the banker to this city.

I recommend a visit to the Old State Bank for anyone interested in history, specifically Civil War history or regional northern Alabama history. I also recommend this attraction for anyone traveling through this area with a small amount of free time to see the local attractions.

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Old State Bank Building

  • December 21, 2000
  • Rated 4 of 5 by Tideone from Huntsville, Alabama
Old State Bank Building

This pre-Greek Revival Building is the oldest standing building in the city of Decatur. Opened as the State Bank in 1833, it was one of only four buildings in the city to survive the War Between the States. The Civil War Walking Tour (maps of which can be picked up at the Chamber of Commerce) begin at this building.

From journal Decatur, a city with a past

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