First National Bank of Decatur

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver asked the guard at First National Bank of Decatur, ‘Why does that old safe door keep winking at me?’ The guard smiled and replied, 'That's no ordinary safe door, sir. It's an antique from the 19th century, and it just needs a little love.' The next day, the driver brought in some flowers for the safe door, which everyone in town now calls 'Mrs. Safe'.

2. In the early afternoon, a delivery driver pulled up to the First National Bank of Decatur and noticed something peculiar coming from inside the building—a rhythmic tapping sound like someone playing the xylophone with their fingers. Curious, he peered through the window and saw an old janitor patiently tapping on the cash drawer with his keys. ‘What in tarnation are you doing?’ asked the driver. The janitor smiled and replied, ‘Just keeping the coins company while I count them.’

3. In the late afternoon, a delivery driver pulled up to the First National Bank of Decatur and noticed an unusual sign on the door: ‘Today’s Special: Free Coffee for Every Fifth Customer.’ Curious, he parked his truck and walked inside. As he approached the counter, the teller smiled warmly and asked if he was number five. The delivery driver looked around sheepishly—there were only four people ahead of him. 'Well,' she laughed, 'maybe you’re our lucky fifth customer tomorrow!' He left with a free cup of coffee and a newfound appreciation for quirky banks.

4. One day, an elderly gentleman walked into the First National Bank of Decatur and asked the teller, ‘Excuse me, but why does every hundredth dollar bill here feel slightly heavier than the rest?’ The teller smiled and whispered conspiratorially, 'Oh, that's because it's actually a hundred-dollar coin in disguise!' The old man laughed heartily and said, 'Well then, I’ll take twenty of those!’ And ever since, everyone jokes that the First National Bank of Decatur issues money with a sense of humor.