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Our History

Serving Our Customers Since 1914

With over 100 years of serving its customers, Mid America Bank is proud of its local, community oriented heritage that we intend to continue for many years to come as a bank that’s good for you and your community too!

1913


Mid America Bank Construction

Henry Schriefer, Fred Branck and Casper Plassmeyer building the People’s Bank of St. Thomas. Photo from the Heritage of St. Thomas book, 1974.

1914


1st MAB Cashier

Mid America Bank, originally known as People’s Bank of St. Thomas, was chartered and resided in St. Thomas. Mike Buersmeyer, first cashier of the People’s Bank of St. Thomas is seen in front of the original building. Photo from the Heritage of St. Thomas book, 1974.

1914


First Bank of St. Elizabeth

The Bank of St. Elizabeth was chartered and resided in St. Elizabeth where they rented the Schell Trading Company building until 1918.

1918


2nd Location Bank of St. Elizabeth

Bank of St. Elizabeth moved buildings where it stayed until 1971.

1951


Meta State Bank

People's Bank of St. Thomas is moved to Meta and renamed Meta State Bank. Mid America Bank was known as Meta State Bank from 1951-1984. Ad in Meta 50th Anniversary Book.

1971


Current Bank of St. Elizabeth Location

Bank of St. Elizabeth moved to it’s now current location at 215 Main Street.

1973


Marys Home Location Opening

Bank of St. Elizabeth opened a location in Marys Home.

1984


Meta State Bank opened its second branch in Linn. The bank was renamed Mid America Bank to reflect its growing market.

1993


Wardsville

Mid America Bank opened its third location in Wardsville.

2004


Linn

Mid America Bank opened it’s permanent branch in Linn.

2006


Holts Summit

Mid America Bank opened its fourth location in Holts Summit.

2006


Bank of Freeburg

Bank of St. Elizabeth acquires Bank of Freeburg.

2008


First Belle Branch

Mid America Bank opened its fifth location in Belle.

2013


100 year anniversary Mid America Bank

Mid America Bank celebrated 100 years in business!

2015


Bank of St. Elizabeth Osage Beach Branch

Bank of St. Elizabeth opened its fourth location in Osage Beach.

2018


Belle Ribbon Cutting

Mid America Bank opened its permanent branch in Belle.

2020


Jefferson City Grand Opening

Mid America Bank opened its sixth location in Jefferson City.

2021


Bank of St. Elizabeth Logo

Mid America Bank acquired the four branches of Bank of St. Elizabeth.

2022


Bank of St. Elizabeth and it’s four branches merge with and become Mid America Bank.