Springfield Marine Bank (Ill.)

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Oldest banking institution in Illinois. Chartered as Springfield Marine and Fire Insurance Company in 1851. Empowered to insure property and commercial cargoes and to perform all banking functions except issuing currency. Ceased insurance business after 1855. Changed name to Springfield Marine Bank in 1884.

From the description of Records, 1851-1927. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 21259335

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Active 1851

Active 1927

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