Horicon Bank history

His manufacturing company was sold in 1911 to Deere & Company, which continues to operate the factory as John Deere Horicon Works, producing consumer products including lawn tractors.

1915 Horicon State Bank's home office building is constructed in Horicon.

The First National Bank of Horicon, which was located on the northwest corner of Lake and Vine, opened in 1917.

1929 Horicon State Bank is among one of the first banks to open after the Great Depression.

The harsh economic conditions forced it to sell to Horicon State Bank in 1932.

1933 Chairman of the Bank, Russell Wilcox, issued scrip for use in the City of Horicon.

1935 During the Depression year 1935, Daniel Van Brunt’s son Willard gave the generous gift of $285,000 to 90 John Deere Horicon Works’ employees, thus swelling the bank’s deposit base.

1965 Although Charles Hawks was the Bank President, the Chairman and owner of the bank was Russell Wilcox.

1978 Sword Financial Corporation was formed as a bank holding company to consolidate the ownership of the bank, allowing it to remain an independent community bank.

2004 Horicon State Bank modified its name to Horicon Bank retaining a local identity while reflecting a modern, more visible brand image.

2006 Employee Stock Ownership Plan is formed, allocating 25% of ownership to bank employees.

2019 Horicon Bank merges with Markesan State Bank, expanding Horicon Bank offices into the Markesan, Waupun and Randolph communities. “Both banks have actively served Dodge and Green Lake counties for decades, and this merger builds on the combined strengths of our banks,” said Fred F. Schwertfeger.

2020 Horicon Bank acquires technology of Monotto, a financial technology from Atlanta, GA