Bank of Monticello

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141 East Greene Street, Monticello, GA, 31064  

On March 22, 1892, a citizens meeting was held at the Jasper County Courthouse, Monticello, Georgia, to issue stock at $100.00 per share to establish Bank of Monticello. The Jackson Banking Company was custodian for the funds. Operations began in a storeroom rented from M. S. and L. O. Benton. A lot was offered by James Lewis


On March 22, 1892, a citizens meeting was held at the Jasper County Courthouse, Monticello, Georgia, to issue stock at $100.00 per share to establish Bank of Monticello. The Jackson Banking Company was custodian for the funds. Operations began in a storeroom rented from M. S. and L. O. Benton. A lot was offered by James Lewis, and in 1893, the stockholders met in the new bank building (now Tyler's Barber Shop) to elect officers and adopt bylaws. Lights were left on the vault at night to be visible by the Marshall or night watchman. Overdrafts were deducted from the cashier's salary unless approved by the board. The only bank in the county, Bank of Monticello became a state depository in 1894.

In 1892, J. H. Kelly was elected vice president and director. His great-grandson, Don B. Kelly, is the current chairman of the board. M. S. Benton served as the first cashier and was elected director in 1896. His grandson, L. W. Benton, currently serves on the board, along with his great-grandson, L.W. Benton, Jr. Taney O. Benton, son of M. S. Benton, was elected assistant cashier and director in 1907.


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Bank of Monticello arranges the following loan types:
  • RESIDENTIAL: Hard Money
  • COMMERCIAL: Hard Money , Portfolio
  • LAND: Hard Money
Lending territories: GA

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