About
Bank of Jamestown has been committed to serving this area since 1899 and nothing has changed about that. We are more committed than ever to our community and customers. We are continually investing in new technology to better meet the needs of our customers.
CEO MESSAGE
Welcome to Bank of Jamestown
Within these website pages is the unfolding story of a community bank, dedicated to the finest principles of true community banking. We are deeply vested in this wonderful area we call home. We are located in Russell County, in South Central Kentucky on the banks of beautiful Lake Cumberland.
Bank of Jamestown’s roots date back to 1899. Fast forward to over 120 years later, we still remain strong in our commitment to serving the needs of the Russell County residents and businesses. We continue the long-standing tradition of being an independent, locally-owned, full service community bank that focuses on the importance of local relationships and superior customer service. Your banking relationships with us, boosts economic growth in our local communities by creating jobs at our bank that are filled by your neighbors. By banking locally with us, you can rest assured that you are having a strong and direct impact on your local community.
Bank of Jamestown is here to provide the banking services you will need for your life. We are large enough to help, but small enough to take time to smile and say hello. Our goal as a community bank is to offer the quality products and services that today’s banking customer needs to achieve their financial goals. With decision making of “Hometown” people, while also having products and services that you would expect from a larger bank. We offer the ability to manage your finances online. While keeping track of all of your financial needs through your phone or computer, our services are fast, safe, secure, and available day or night. We offer a full range of deposit and loan products along with ATM’s at all of our banking offices.
Most importantly, I would like to express our thanks to you, our customers. You are appreciated and valued, and I am proud to say that each of our employees will work hard to ensure that your experience with Bank of Jamestown is an enjoyable one. After all, we’re not just your bankers — we’re your neighbors! Great service starts with great people. We are proud of our employees and their passion for going beyond the call of duty for both their customers and their communities. Our aim is to make your banking experience one of simplicity and convenience. We will, as we have done since we opened our doors in 1899, continue our mission of providing you with exceptional personalized service every step of the way. I hope you will let us serve you at one of our 3 locations throughout Russell County.
Sincerely,
Terry Ray Cochran
Chief Executive Officer
HISTORY
John Crisp Building
July 17, 1899 was the first business day for the Bank of Jamestown. The first bank building for the Bank of Jamestown was the John Crisp Building which sat where the present main office now stands.
North Square Building
Around 1910, a new bank building was constructed on the North side of the public square. The bank vault was moved from the old Crisp building by mules pulling it on planks across the square to the new location. Bank of Jamestown operated at this location until 1968 operations were moved to a new building where the main office remains today.
On June 19, 1899 a group consisting of R.F. Paul, W.W. Jones, James Garrett, W.S. Knight, N.H.W. Aaron, Simco Dockery, W.S. Stone, J.B. Patterson and John Crisp drew up Articles of Incorporation to form a new bank to be known as Bank of Jamestown. The affairs of the corporation were to be managed by W.S. Knight, W.S. Stone, N.H.W. Aaron, Simco Dockery, and J.B. Patterson. W.S. Stone was selected as the first cashier of the bank. The Articles of Incorporation set the initial capital stock at $150,000 to be composed of 150 shares at $1000 each. July 17, 1899 was the first business day for the Bank of Jamestown.
The first bank building for the Bank of Jamestown was the John Crisp Building which sat where the present main office now stands. Around 1910, a new bank building was constructed on the North side of the public square. The bank vault was moved from the old Crisp building by mules pulling it on planks across the square to the new location. Bank of Jamestown operated at this location until 1968 operations were moved to a new building where the main office remains today.
The first day of business in the new building was November 21, 1968. In 1981 the Bank of Jamestown opened its first branch office. This office was located in northern Russell County at the junction of KY Hwy 80 and 910 in the Fairview Community. Then, in 1984, the bank opened its second branch office. Known as the Industrial Park Branch, it is located on U.S. 127 in North Jamestown.
The Bank of Jamestown presidents since the bank was organized to the present are N.H.W. Aaron, John Crisp, W.W. Jones, Simco Dockery, R.E. Lloyd, Elmer Wheat, C.E. Smith, John L. Story, G.F. Eastham, M.M. Lawrence, Marshall M. Lawrence, Jr., Andrew Norfleet, Cosby Popplewell, W.J. Burdette, and William W. Magruder. In 1985 Larry E. Miller became the first Chief Executive Officer of the Bank of Jamestown, he remained in this position until 1995. Don J Cooper retired from the CEO postion in 2019. The current Chief Executive Officer is Terry Ray Cochran.
Cashiers serving the bank from the beginning to present are W.S. Stone, A.D. Patterson, W.S. Knight, J.N. Meadows, Walter McKinney, Kenneth W. Hadley and Ross E. Russell. Mr. Walter McKinney served the bank in various positions from January 1, 1906 to the time of his death on February 10, 1968, a total of 62 years.
CONTACT
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Employees can be contacted by calling
270-343-3186.
Employees can be contacted by emailing [email protected]
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
William Magruder – President/Chairman
Larry E. Miller
Don J. Cooper
Sharon Hill
Terry Ray Cochran
Thomas Preston
