State Bank of Tennessee explained

State Bank of Tennessee
Location:201 W. 7th St., Columbia, Tennessee
Coordinates:35.6147°N -87.0358°W
Builder:Nathan Vaught
Architecture:Greek Revival
Added:November 2, 1978
Refnum:78002611

The State Bank of Tennessee building is a historic building in Columbia, Tennessee, USA. It was built by Nathan Vaught from 1839 to 1840.[1] It was designed in the Greek Revival architectural style.[1] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since November 2, 1978.[2]

The building was a branch of the Third Bank of Tennessee, established in 1838 to finance infrastructure projects and public schools. The branch's history was brief and troubled; it was robbed soon after it opened and it failed in 1843, after which the building held private tenants.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory--Nomination Form: State Bank of Tennessee. National Park Service. January 28, 2016.
  2. Web site: State Bank of Tennessee. National Park Service. January 28, 2016.