What is the history of Fisher National Bank?

Written by Editorial Team | Last Updated: August 2026

Fisher National Bank was established on November 18, 1955, as a locally owned community bank headquartered in Fisher, Illinois, created to serve the financial needs of rural families, agricultural producers, and local merchants in Champaign County. For over four decades, the bank operated as an independent single-location institution focused on conservative financial stewardship, farm operating credit, and deposit services. Starting in 2002, Fisher National Bank embarked on strategic regional growth, opening full-service facilities in Mahomet and Champaign, Illinois. Continuing its expansion strategy, the bank acquired Catlin Bank in 2023, adding locations in Catlin and Georgetown, followed by opening a full-service facility in Danville in 2024, cementing its presence as a premier community bank across Champaign and Vermilion counties.

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