The Old State Bank
Street address:
925 Bank St. NE
Decatur, AL 35602
Phone:
256-350-5060
Fax:
256-301-3175
Schedule:
Open M–F 9:30–noon and 1–4:30; call ahead for weekend and holiday hours.
Mailing:
P.O. Box 582
Decatur, AL 35602
Admission:
Free
GPS:
34.614282, -86.983668
Pre-Greek Revival structure is oldest bank in state. Used as hospital during Civil War, one of only 4 buildings left standing when war ended.
Accessibility:
Mobility Impaired (ramps)
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