Queensborough National Bank & Trust is celebrating the 120^th anniversary of the bank’s founding in May of 1902.

Since then, the bank has grown from one location in Louisville, GA to 27 locations from Augusta to Savannah, most recently opening a state-of-the-art branch in Pooler, GA. Originally founded with just a few employees, the bank now employs over 350 teammates across the state.

“First National Bank of Louisville” was founded in 1902 in historic Louisville, GA, located an hour southwest of Augusta. By the 1950’s the bank’s deposits had grown to 2.5 million, which was enough for the bank to be able to meet community financing needs as well as support new developments in the area.

In the 1980’s the bank launched an intentional growth strategy with the acquisition of Bank of Midville and Bank of Wadley. In the following 10 years, branches would open in Waynesboro, Wrens, Millen, Sandersville, Tennille, Statesboro and Sylvania.

In 2006, in an effort to distinguish the bank from competitors, the bank changed its name to “Queensborough National Bank & Trust”, a nod to the area’s history. The Queensborough Township was one of Georgia’s earliest settlements and today represents parts of both Jefferson and Burke counties.

Queensborough has seen incredible growth over the past several years. Now with over 2 billion in assets, Queensborough is in the top 5% of community banks headquartered in the state of Georgia.

In 2021, Queensborough was named Best Small Bank in Georgia by Newsweek and has recently been recognized as a certified Great Place to Work.

“The amount of growth our team has accomplished throughout recent history is truly astounding. Our bankers and support staff continue to impress me every day,” says Bill Easterlin, Queensborough President & CEO.

Easterlin is the fourth-generation President and CEO of Queensborough, which was founded by his great grandfather. Easterlin has held the role since 1994.