In the early days of development, a small group of people
from
 Markesan
had a vision and recognized a need for a financial
institution for their community. On October 7, 1891,
Markesan State Bank roots were planted in the parlor of the
McCracken Hotel and have grown for over 100 years as a
financial cornerstone.
Upon pooling their resources
the bank has grown from its initial start up capital of
$13,350.63 to more than $12 million. With a capital ratio of
over 15% it is one of the stronger financial institutions in
the state.
 The
Bank's first location was on North Bridge Street. This
building was remodeled in 1965, and in 1977 the Bank
relocated across the street to its present location. In 1990
an addition was added to accommodate its growth. This Main
Office location has five lobby teller windows, two
 drive-up
windows and a walk-up window to accommodate the customers.
It also has a night deposit vault located on the south side
of the building and safe deposit boxes for safe storage of
customer valuables.
 In
1990, at the request of community businessmen, the Bank
opened a branch office in Randolph. Within eight years this
office outgrew its facility and an addition was added that
doubled its size. The Randolph Office currently has two
drive-up windows, four lobby teller windows, safe deposit
boxes and a night deposit box.
 On
October 2, 2001, the Margaret Street branch of the Markesan
State Bank opened. This new facility provides an opportunity
for extended banking hours, convenient access, and quality
service to our customers near the industrial park, school,
grocery store, post office and service stations, all of
which are located on the primary traffic artery of the city.
This Satellite Office has three drive-up windows, two
walk-up windows and a night deposit located in the first
drive-thru stall for those who cannot make it in during
business hours.
Then on July 30, 2007,
Markesan State Bank opened doors again to a new branch in
the Waupun Community. This enabled the Bank to serve
 an
already existing customer base in the Waupun area and allows
us to provide our services to more of the Waupun community
and its surrounding areas. hopes to increase that need to
more of the community and its surrounding areas. The Waupun
Branch has four lobby teller windows, three drive-up
windows, a night deposit box, and safe deposit boxes.
Between all locations, the
Markesan State Bank currently employs over 35 local people.
Offering jobs to the people in the community not only
strengthens our towns but also our commitment to friendly,
helpful service.
In January 2006, the Bank
introduced Online Banking to once again provide additional
convenience and flexibility to our customers. As technology
advances, the Markesan State Bank continues to keep pace. We
are proud to be the first financial institution in our
community to offer this personal banking resource.
Independently owned and
operated, our Bank has been helping the local economy by
reinvesting the deposits back into our area, letting the
neighborhoods grow and progress. Our Board of Directors,
consisting of local people who understand the local needs,
have always helped the bank to maintain its commitment to
confidentiality and quality service. The Bank is also proud
of its record of dividend payments, and has been able to
declare a dividend every year since 1891, even through the
depression years of the 30's.
We invite you to stop in at one of our four locations and
talk to someone on our friendly staff. We want your business
and would like the opportunity to serve you.
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