First Camden National Bank & Trust

By Camden NJ History
· Updated · 3 min read · Banks

Established 1812

This bank traces is roots back to June 16, 1812 when Camden's first bank was incorporated. It was known as The State Bank at Camden, and retained that name until June 2, 1865, at which time it became a National Bank and its title was made The National State Bank of Camden. The bank did business until the late 1920s at the corner of North 2nd and Market Streets. National State Bank of Camden merged with the First National Bank under the name First National State Bank on July 1, 1922.

1927 was a significant year in the history of the bank. On July 1, 1927 another merger took place, this time with the Camden National Bank, the new and large institution now being known as First Camden National Bank & Trust Company. The President of the new institution was F. Morse Archer. A contract was awarded December 1927 for the construction of the new bank building for the First Camden National Bank& Trust Company, to be erected at Broadway and Cooper Street, at a cost of approximately $825,000.

By nature of the bank's presence in the community, the bank's President was an important person in Camden's affairs. The following is a list of the bank's President through 1950:

When the bank celebrated its 130th anniversary in 1942, directors included David Baird Jr. and Congressman Charles A. Wolverton. Another long-time director was Edward Roberts, who served for 35 years, prior to his passing in 1928.

On September 15, 1969 First Camden National Bank & Trust Company was renamed as South Jersey National Bank. On May 1, 1972 the bank left Camden and moved to 600 Kings Highway in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. A few years later, on May 1, 1974 this bank was renamed as Heritage Bank National Association and April 18, 1987 it was again renamed, and was then called best known as Midlantic National Bank. The bank shut down on September 7, 1996.

Photo Gallery

First Camden National Bank and Trust - 2003-03-16
First Camden National Bank and Trust - 2003-03-16
First Camden National Bank and Trust Ledger Book
First Camden National Bank & Trust Co. Camden, NJ. Ledger
First Camden National Bank and Trust Co - 2003
The National State Bank Building - 2003 Photo courtesy of John Cianfrani
Interior of Broadway & Cooper Street Bank - March 3, 1933
Interior of Broadway & Cooper Street Bank - March 3, 1933
First Camden National Bank and Trust - Five Dollar Bank Note
This banknote was issued shortly after the July 1, merger
National State Bank of Camden, 1915, Interior
National State Bank of Camden, 1915, Interior
National State Bank of Camden, 1915, Vault
National State Bank of Camden, 1915, Vault
National State Bank of Camden, 1915
National State Bank of Camden, 1915
First Camden National Bank and Trust Co - Dec 2002
National State Bank of Camden, Southwest corner of Broadway and Cooper Street, Camden, NJ - December 2002
First Camden National Bank and Trust - Dec 2002
National State Bank of Camden, Southwest corner of Broadway and Cooper Street, Camden, NJ - December 2002
First Camden National Bank and Trust - Five Dollar Bank Note - 1929
Back in the day, local banks could print money! This five dollar bill was issued by the First Camden National Bank and Trust Company in 1929.
First Camden National Bank and Trust - Five Dollar Bank Note Rear - 1929
Back in the day, local banks could print money! This five dollar bill was issued by the First Camden National Bank and Trust Company in 1929.
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