First County Bank history

While in Plymouth, the first bank was opened in 1893 and named The Bank of Plymouth.

Marion County State Bank’s roots had its beginnings through The First National Bank of Harvey, which was organized in 1903.

They sold the bank to the Kenneth H. Bean and William L. Bean in the 1920’s.

By 1926, Stamford was a major city with a population of 50,000, and The Stamford Savings Bank was celebrating its 75th anniversary, with deposits now totaling almost $10,000,000.

In 1933, FDR declared a bank holiday and Farmers State Bank was one of only 120 banks allowed to reopen for business in Nebraska without restrictions and continued to operate successfully.

In 1935, Kenneth Bean voluntarily liquidated his First National Bank of Harvey and secured a new state charter for Marion County State Bank of Pella.

Once again, the Bank outgrew its home and in 1940 constructed a new brick Georgian structure on Atlantic Street.

By 1945, its assets had multiplied nine times its starting size.

In 1961, the Bank’s deposits were well over $150,000,000 and the Bank opened it’s first branch office.

Marion County Bank added a second location that honors the heritage of the community in 1976.

With this purchase in 1996 the two banks became First Tri-County Bank.

In 2000, Marion County Bank continued to remain locally owned when the Vermeer family sold ownership to Pella Financial Group, Inc.

In 2001, First County Bank reached a historical milestone in celebrating its 150th anniversary.

Important information about the condition of the Bank as of December 31, 2019.

Important information about the condition of the Bank as of December 31, 2021.