White County, Arkansas

White County Historical Society

WCHS Program June 2004

100 Years Of Banking

Chairman Wayne Hartsfield Presents History

Of Regions Bank June 28, 2004

Regions Bank, which started as Searcy Bank 100 years ago, took take the spotlight at the June 28, 2004, meeting of the White County Historical at Harding Place.  Board Chairman Wayne Hartsfield presented the history of the bank.  Searcy Bank started on the northwest corner of Spruce and Arch (photo) on Courthouse Square.  After moves and numerous name changes, it is still located in the historic area near its birthplace.  Hartsfield joined the bank in 1960 and later served as president for 27 years.