First State Bank of Burnet
First State Bank of Burnet
History
On October 24, 1908, something great happened in the tiny farming community of Burnet, Texas. In the office of Ike D. White, a meeting was held by fifteen stockholders. The result of this organizational meeting was the creation of First State Bank of Burnet. The founders of the bank would be amazed at how their vision created a community bank which continues to be the hub of economic activity. First State Bank of Burnet has served its community from the historic square since 1908. The bank moved in the 1960’s from its original location on the corner of Jackson and Pierce Streets to its present location on the corner of Washington and Pierce Streets. This location was expanded in the 1970’s and again in 1998. In the early 1990’s, First State Bank of Burnet opened a branch location in nearby Lampasas, Texas. The bank also expanded its motor bank services by building a new facility on South Water Street in 1996.
Over the years, the bank has overcome many historical events such as the great depression, two world wars, the assassination of a President, and acts of terrorism. These events and other factors have challenged our local and national economies. Through good times and bad, First State Bank of Burnet has remained financially strong and steadfast in our mission of serving the financial needs of our communities.
First State Bank of Burnet believes that banking is truly a people business. It’s our people who provide strength to the bank. We are neighbors serving neighbors for the good of our community. The Board of Directors has served on average for over 20 years, and the current management team has served on average for over 17 years at First State Bank of Burnet. Long term service is a part of the history of First State Bank of Burnet. Charles Schnabel served the bank from 1908 until the early 1960’s. Marie Clark Galloway, daughter of the bank’s first President W.C. Galloway, served until 1983. Others also have long tenure with the bank, including the current internal auditor, Sherlyn Brooks, who has served since 1969. The current President and CEO Cary Johnson is only the fifth person to serve in this capacity in the history of the bank.
At First State Bank of Burnet, we share Burnet’s history. You can count on us for all of your future banking needs.
Mission
The mission of First State Bank of Burnet is to make a profit for its shareholders while serving the financial needs of our communities, businesses, and citizens. First State Bank of Burnet is a responsible citizen and a business leader of our communities, and we will not knowingly take actions that are adverse to the best interest of our communities, businesses, and families. We are in the financial services business, and no line of financial services is beyond our charter as long as we are serving the needs of businesses and families of our communities. High quality customer service is the true mission of this bank.
Address:
First State Bank of Burnet
136 E. Washington
Burnet, Texas 78611
Phone: (512) 756-2191
Mortgage Department:512-756-1931
For those occasions after business hours and you don’t have access to a computer, please call our convenient Telebanker phone service to access your accounts.
Telebanker phone line is 512-756-0741 for local calls from Burnet, and for areas outside of Burnet, please call 888-715-7889.
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