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100th Anniversary October 25, 2008
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.
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.
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