Our Story
Generations Bank is a full-service community bank with ten locations in South and Northwest Arkansas serving the communities and surrounding areas of Bentonville, Camden, East Camden, Fayetteville, Hampton, Junction City, Rogers, Siloam Springs, Van Buren, and one in Missouri serving the Kimberling City community. Jon Harrell, Chairman of the Board, represents the fifth generation of the Harrell family to lead the bank. For 115 years, the Harrell family has served the banking needs of families and businesses alike. The bank's name pays homage to the rich history present in the generational leadership from the Harrell family, and recognize the generations of customers they've served.
Milestones
2022 |
Generations Bank acquires the Kimberling City branch of Arvest, making it the first out-of-state branch. |
2021
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Bentonville branch opens its doors for business |
2016 |
First Bank rebrands to Generations Bank
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2016 |
Cardinal branch closes its doors |
2015 |
Fayetteville branch opens its doors for business |
2014 |
First Bank acquires the Van Buren branch office of First Community Bank of Crawford County |
2010 |
First Bank acquires the Siloam Springs and Rogers branch offices of Signature Bank |
2010 |
Calhoun County Bank changes its name to First Bank |
2009 |
East Camden branch opens its doors for business |
2005 |
First Bank of South Arkansas and Calhoun County Bank join under one charter making First Bank of South Arkansas a division of Calhoun County Bank |
1998 |
First Bank of South Arkansas moved its main office from Junction City to Camden |
1996 |
First Bank of South Arkansas opens a branch inside Mac's Fresh Market, formerly Jade's, in the Cardinal Shopping Center in Camden |
1994 |
First Bank of South Arkansas acquires the branch office of First Financial Savings and Loan in Camden |
1993 |
Calhoun County Bank and First Bank of South Arkansas become sister banks |
1953 |
Calhoun County Bank installs first drive-in teller window in Southern Arkansas |
1939 - 1953 |
Calhoun County Bank is featured in Ripley's Believe it or Not as being the only bank in the nation with a fence built around it |
1938 |
Calhoun County Bank moved from Harrell, Arkansas to Hampton, Arkansas |
1907 |
Calhoun County Bank opens its doors for business |