Bank

The People's Bank of Fortville was organized in 1906 by O.L. Morrow and incorporated as a state bank that same year. It was reorganized into a national bank in 1908. This institution eventually merged with the 1st National Bank of Fortville and became part of what is now known as GBC Bank. 

Key Dates 

• 1906: The People's Bank of Fortville was organized by O.L. Morrow.

• 1906: The bank incorporated as a state bank.

• 1908: The bank was reorganized as a national bank.

• 1965: The bank merged with the 1st National Bank of Fortville.

Evolution into GBC Bank 

• The merger in 1965 was a key step in the bank's growth, which continued with the opening of a new Fortville branch in 1967.

• Over time, the bank's story became part of the larger narrative of GBC Bank, which now serves the community.

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