First Dakota | History

First Dakota's History First Dakota had it's beginning in 1872 when it became the first fully chartered bank in the Dakota Territory. Located in Yankton, the Bank grew steadily as it served the needs of settlers, the river traffic and the flourishing businesses. Today, First Dakota has grown to a network of 13 full service and 7 loan production offices with assets over $650 million and delivers a complete array of banking, investment and trust services.

"The history of the First Dakota National Bank parallels that of the city of Yankton. Its genealogy dates back to December of 1872 when Delegate to Congress Moses K. Armstrong acquired Charter No. 2068, creating Dakota Territory's first fully authorized national bank. Besides Armstrong -- who became president and cashier -- the original stockholders included Downer T. Bramble, William Miner, Miles T. Woolley, Leonidas M. Purdy, Lycurgas D. and Mark M. Parmer. From that humble beginning, the bank and the Mother City have grown and prospered together."
	Quoted text excerpted from Yankton: A Pioneer Past, by Robert F. Karolevitz. This 245-page book is chock full of stories and pictures from Yankton's colorful past. Stop by First Dakota or contact us and you can get your very own copy for just $29!* *Plus shipping and handling, if applicable.