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
2018
Fourth bank branch was opened in Carterville
2020
Fifth bank branch was opened in Marion