Farmers State Bank

Farmers State Bank is a single-story brick building in Leslie with three bays topped by rounded arches framed in limestone trim. The structure sits at the corner of Main and Walnut Streets in the town's commercial district.

Built in 1910, the structure originally housed a working bank that operated until the economic collapse of the 1930s forced it to close. Following its shutdown, the building transitioned to serve as Leslie's post office.

The structure stands as a representation of early 20th-century financial institutions in rural Arkansas communities, demonstrating the period's architectural preferences and economic development.

The building sits in the heart of Leslie's commercial area and is easy to reach on foot. Visitors can view the original brick exterior and see the architectural details from the street.

The building earned recognition from the National Register in 1993 as part of a multiple-property documentation of historic structures across Searcy County. This designation recognized the Romanesque Revival style within the broader context of regional architecture.

Location: Arkansas

Architects: Charles L. Thompson and associates

GPS coordinates: 35.09194,-92.44111

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:45