PARKERSBURG — United Bank is celebrating its 185th anniversary.
The bank first opened its doors to the Parkersburg community on March 17, 1839.
Since then, “West Virginia’s Bank” has grown to a premier regional banking company with a strong presence throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast.
In honor of United’s 185-year anniversary, the bank will carry on its long-standing tradition of celebrating with its customers at local branches on Friday ahead of its official anniversary on St. Patrick’s Day, a holiday the bank enjoys sharing.
“United Bank is the community bank for the markets it serves, especially here in West Virginia. As we look to the future, providing excellence in service continues to be at the heart of what we do, a tradition that has been passed down since the bank’s founding,” Julie Gurtis, president of United Bank, said.
“Since our inception, United has been committed to developing long-term, personal relationships with each of our customers,” Gurtis said. “Our anniversary is the perfect opportunity to express gratitude to our communities for their continued support and to celebrate all that we have been able to achieve together.”
To celebrate 185 years of service and the customers who made it possible, United invites the public to join in its anniversary celebrations by stopping by a local branch on Friday to take part in the St. Patrick’s Day-inspired tradition of gifting customers a free potted shamrock. Light refreshments will also be served.
While United Bank has made many strides over the years, it has maintained its commitment to its core values of integrity, hard work, teamwork and caring. The bank prides itself on offering local decision-making and the personalized service its customers have come to expect since its founding, with the insights, technologies, products, services of a large bank and a deep commitment to the communities in which it operates.
United continues to deliver best-in-class service for its team members, customers, shareholders and communities, as well as reach new milestones. As a recent highlight, the bank’s parent company, United Bankshares, increased dividends to shareholders for the 50th consecutive year, earning a spot on the exclusive list of Dividend Kings, a record only one other major banking company in the U.S. has achieved.
In addition to its dividends feat, United continues to celebrate its position as the Most Trustworthy Bank in America, named by Newsweek for 2023, joining the list of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America.
Entering its 185th year, United’s strong profitability, robust capital, disciplined expense control, and conservative credit culture have well-positioned the company for continued success.
United Bank is a community bank and a subsidiary of United Bankshares, the largest publicly traded company headquartered in West Virginia. United has consolidated assets of nearly $30 billion with more than 200 offices in West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Georgia and Washington, D.C.