First National Bank

The First National Bank is a bank building in Columbia featuring sturdy construction with security bars protecting its windows and an original brick vault inside. These elements show how financial institutions were built to be secure and long-lasting in the early 1900s.

The building was constructed in the early 1900s as the town's first banking institution. It played an important role in supporting Columbia's economic growth during that period.

The building stands at a central intersection where a limestone marker from 1820 divides the main street into northern and southern sections. This location brings together different periods of the town's development in one place.

The building is located on Main Street and is registered as a historic place at the national level. It serves as an easy reference point when exploring the town's other historical structures nearby.

Eight additional historical structures within walking distance form a concentrated collection of preserved buildings from Columbia's early development. This cluster allows visitors to explore multiple periods of the town's past in a short walk.

Location: Columbia

Address: 1208 Washington Street

GPS coordinates: 34.00360,-81.03440

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:42