A Strong Foundation
A Brief History of American National Bank
The history of American National Bank stretches over a century. Since the opening of The Dawson Bank in 1887, the State Bank of Elk Creek in 1893 and the Home State Bank and Trust Company in 1915, a history began that would soon migrate to the Omaha area under the name of West Omaha National Bank in 1964.
American National Corporation Formed
In 1968, a new branch facility at 90th & Dodge opened as American National Bank. Several other branches followed and, in 1980, American National Corporation was formed and American National Bank, Omaha, became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Corporation.
In 1986, American National Corporation, then a publicly owned, single bank holding company, became a privately held, "multi-bank" holding company.
In 1989, American National Bank of Sarpy County was established. Several other bank purchases were consummated and the combined assets of American National Bank grew to $400 million. In 1994, American National Corporation now included American National Bank (Omaha) which was formed when American National Bank - Omaha and Northern Bank merged; American National Bank - Nebraska City, Home State Bank; Johnson County Bank; and American National Bank (Sarpy County). In 1996, Fairbury State Bank was purchased and in 1998, all subsidiary banks merged in to the Omaha bank charter with the main office located at 90th and Dodge Streets. Several additional locations were opened, Elkhorn in 1998, Lakeside in 1999, and in 2001, American National Bank opened the first office in Lincoln, NE.
American National Bank and Peoples National Bank Join Forces
In 2001, American National Bank and Peoples National Bank formed one bank with separate identities. Peoples National Bank had been a long-standing financial institution in the western Iowa region with locations in Council Bluffs, Crescent, Missouri Valley and Carter Lake. It began as Peoples State Bank in 1934 and in 1993, it was purchased and the name changed to Peoples National Bank.
Looking to expand the mortgage business, the corporation purchased Residential Mortgage Services in 2005.
Growth Continues
The Bank has continued to grow by providing only the highest level of personal service and competitive financial products. Today, American National Bank has 31 full service banking locations serving more than 22 communities in Nebraska and Iowa, with over $1.8 billion in assets. We've been helping dreams come true for more than 125 years. American National Bank continues to make history with innovative products and award-winning service.
American National Corporation is the second largest in-market financial institution under local ownership. It is one of the area's leading mortgage lenders. The Bank has consistently ranked as one of the top Small Business Administration lenders in the region. The size, combined with a focus on being a premier local bank, makes American National Bank a natural choice for individuals and business owners who want the flexibility of tremendous financial resources combined with friendly, attentive local service.
American National Bank Timeline
| 1887 | Establishment of The Dawson Bank |
| 1893 | Establishment of The State Bank of Elk Creek |
| 1915 | Establishment of Home State Bank & Trust Company |
| 1964 | West Omaha National Bank, now American National Bank, Omaha, was established |
| 1968 | Construction of a new branch facility for American National Bank |
| 1971 | Second American National branch facility was opened |
| 1980 | American National Corporation was formed and at the time, American National Bank, Omaha, became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Corporation. |
| 1986 | Year of growth for American National Corporation (ANC) |
| | American National Corporation, then a publicly owned, single bank holding company, became a privately held, "multi-bank" holding company. |
| | The State Bank of Elk Creek purchased Johnson County Bank, Tecumseh, Nebraska from the FDIC. |
| 1989 | American National Bank of Sarpy County was established |
| 1990 | Another year of growth for ANC |
| | Purchases of Northern Bank, Midwest Federal Savings and Loan Association, and Heritage Federal Savings Bank were consummated. Combined assets of American National Corporation exceeded $400 million after these transactions. |
| 1994 | American National Corporation now includes American National Bank (Omaha) which was formed when American National Bank - Omaha and Northern Bank merged; American National Bank - Nebraska City, Home State Bank and Johnson County Bank; American National Bank (Sarpy County) |
| 1996 | American National Corporation purchases Fairbury State Bank |
| | In 1998, all subsidiary banks merged in to the Omaha bank charter with the main office located at 90th and Dodge Streets. |
| 1998 | The Elkhorn branch of American National Bank opened its doors |
| 1999 | The Lakeside branch of American National Bank opened its doors |
| 2001 | American National Bank opens in Lincoln, Nebraska |
| 2001 | American National Bank and People's National Bank form one bank with separate identities |
| 2004 | The Ralston branch of American National Bank opened its doors |
| 2005 | American National Corporation purchases Residential Mortgages Services |
| 2012 | American National Bank purchases the Liberty Bank locations in Council Bluffs |
| 2012 | American National Bank begins operations under one bank name |
