First — American Banks

Before the turn of the 19th century, only a handful of banks existed in the United States.

The first commercial bank in the U.S., chartered by Congress to fund the Revolutionary War. first american banks

Founded by Alexander Hamilton, it is the oldest continuously operating bank in the U.S. (now BNY Mellon ). Before the turn of the 19th century, only

Before the turn of the 19th century, only a handful of banks existed in the United States.

The first commercial bank in the U.S., chartered by Congress to fund the Revolutionary War.

Founded by Alexander Hamilton, it is the oldest continuously operating bank in the U.S. (now BNY Mellon ).