Peoples National Bank

The history of Peoples National Bank, chartered as a national bank in 1909, actually began in 1893, when a private firm called Peoples Bank was founded in McLeansboro, Illinois, by John H. Miller. Peoples National Bank has now been in continuous operation for almost 100 years, having survived even the great depression. With assets of over $800 million, the bank continues to offer financial services that meet the needs of individuals and small business owners. While other banks emphasize growth through an aggressive retail sales force, Peoples National Bank has concentrated on developing a highly professional staff that includes attorneys, accountants, and financial planners. Their expertise is in the development of innovative loan, deposit, and trust products with a full array of complementary secondary market sources and specialized governmental loan and guarantee programs.