The History of Murphy-Wall
Three men with a vision to serve their community with financial services; W. K. Murphy, George Wall and George W. Parker established The Exchange Bank of Murphy-Wall and Company, November 12, 1874, in Pinckneyville, Illinois. Later known as Murphy-Wall and Company Banks and then incorporated as Murphy-Wall State Bank and Trust Company.
1874
The original bank, located on the north side of the Pinckneyville square
1907
The bank moved to a new building at the corner of Walnut and Water Street in Pinckneyville
1925
The interior of the bank was refurbished by replacing the iron grill work with bullet-proof glass and small openings for conversation
1983
The bank was moved to Water Street in Pinckneyville in a brand new building
2001
The Rend Lake College extension was built in Pinckneyville
2005
A new branch for the bank was opened in Murphysboro
2013
Another bank branch was opened in Elkville
2017
The Elkville branch was renovated and redecorated