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About Bank of Billings

The dedicated commitment to our community through continued community and personal banking services, has enabled the Bank of Billings to be in business since 1889.

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Our core values.

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Customer first

We continue to strive to exceed the expectations of our customers and community.

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Passion for service

We are passionate to offer quality, personal and community banking services.

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Commitment

Our commitment to our community has enabled us to be in business since 1889.

Everyone has a story. Here’s ours!

history of
bank of
billings

Major events in the history of the Bank of Billings.

1889

1st bank
president

Dr. Thomas Jefferson McCord, the first bank president.

1889 - MAY 3, 1950

FIRST CASHIER

Andrew Jackson Howard was the first cashier of the bank, a title which he held for over 61 years.

MARCH 15, 1889

BANK CHARTERED

Bank of Billings was chartered

MAY 14, 1889

NOW OPEN!

Opened for business in part of the Sanders Mercantile building on Elm Street.

1908

new building

The bank constructed a two story building one part of carthage stone, the other of brick, at the Northeast Corner of Elm St. (US Highway 60) and Washington Ave. The building was used as a hardware store, attorney’s office, Doctor’s office.

1914

capital increase

Capital Stock was increased from $10,500 to $25,000.

1917

new bank president

Joseph J Pearce, one of the bank's original directors, became the bank president.

MARCH 27, 1927

BANK ROBBERY

First bank robbery occurred.

1908
MARCH 6, 1933

BANK CLOSINGS

President of the US issued a proclamation closing all banks in the country. The Bank of Billings remained open for business as usual. Days later government representatives arrived at the bank and ordered him to close. Howard did close the bank, but it was one of the few that were allowed to reopen without restrictions.

MARCH 20, 1939

JACK HOWARD HONORED

Andrew Jackson Howard was honored for 50 years of service as a banker.

NOVEMBER 27, 1946

Bank robbery

Second bank robbery occurred.

1950 - 12:00:00 AM JUNE 9, 1987

NEW BANK PRESIDENT

Andrew Howard, son of Jack Howard became the Bank president.

MARCH 1, 1963

CAPITAL INCREASE

Capital stock was increased from $25,000 to $100,000.

1977

BANK expands

Bank enlarged its banking quarters.

1987

BANK sells

John K. Hulston purchased Bank of Billings after 98 years of Howard Family ownership.

1988

new drive-in

Soda Garrison's saloon reconstructed to make the bank's new drive-in facility.

DECEMBER 5, 2006

BANK SELLS

First Miami Bancshares based out of Miami, Oklahoma purchased Bank of Billings from John K. Hulston.

DECEMBER 10, 2007

PURCHASE OF FIRST STATE BANK

Bank of Billings purchased First State Bank of Purdy's Marionville Branch location.

OCTOBER 1, 2011

NEW CONSTRUCTION BEGINS

Began construction on new bank building.

MAY 1, 2012

NEW BANK FACILITY

Opened new bank facility at 104 NE Elm. St.

2 Locations to Serve You

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Billings

104 NE Elm St
PO Box 70
Billings, MO 65610

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Marionville

511 S Chestnut St
PO Box 160
Marionville, MO 65705

Please feel free to call or stop by one of our convenient locations to discuss your lending needs. We will be happy to assist you.

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