2. The First Bank

102 1/2 W Main St., West Branch, IA 52358

The community’s first bank -- in fact, the first bank in Cedar County -- opened in the one-story wooden building next to the Hoover House in 1875.

Just 2 years later, West Branch State Bank built and moved into a new two-story building across the street (on the northwest corner of Main and Downey Streets).

You're exploring the Historic Downtown West Branch Walking Tour, featuring 16 buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Each stop shares the stories, architecture, and people that shaped this community over the past 150+ years. While you're here, be sure to Eat, Shop & Explore! Supporting local businesses helps preserve the history and vitality of downtown West Branch.