History

History of Lewisburg Banking Company

For more than 130 years, Lewisburg Banking Company has proudly served Logan County and the surrounding communities with the same commitment to personal service and community values that inspired its founding. Chartered on February 10, 1894, by a group of 35 local stockholders, the bank opened its doors on July 12, 1894, in downtown Lewisburg.

As the community grew, so did LBC. After nearly 30 years in its original downtown location, the bank relocated to a new building in 1923. In 1983, recognizing the changing needs of the area, the bank moved to its current Lewisburg office on Highway 431, positioning itself to better serve customers for generations to come.

Throughout its history, Lewisburg Banking Company has weathered economic challenges, embraced new technology, and evolved with the changing times, all while remaining committed to hometown banking. Expansion beyond Lewisburg began in 1993 with the opening of the Russellville branch on Hopkinsville Rd, followed by the Russellville drive-thru office in 2009, the Adairville office in 2011, and the Auburn office in 2020. The former Russellville drive-thru location was later transformed into the LBC Technology Center, reflecting the bank’s continued investment in innovation and security for its customers.

Innovation has always supported our commitment to personal service rather than replacing it. In 2019, Lewisburg Banking Company was among the first banks in the region to introduce Interactive Teller Machines (ITMs), giving customers greater convenience and expanded banking hours while still providing local teller assistance. When the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way people banked in 2020, the ITMs proved invaluable by allowing us to continue serving customers safely without sacrificing the personal relationships that have always defined our bank.

In 2016, Edna H. Hughes became President and CEO, making history as the first woman to lead Lewisburg Banking Company and the first female bank president in Logan County and the surrounding area. Her leadership continues the bank’s tradition of combining community values with forward-thinking innovation. In the beginning of 2026, Edna was appointed to the Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council (CDIAC) of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. In this role, Edna provides insight to the St. Louis Fed president on economic conditions, lending environments, and issues impacting community depository institutions across our region. Edna’s leadership, experience, and deep commitment to community banking make her an incredible representative of not only LBC, but also the communities we serve every day.

“Community bankers pride themselves on close, personal relationships and a deep understanding of our customer’s needs. A credit score or a recent job change may not tell the entire story. As community bankers, we listen to our customers, learn from them, and work though solutions to help them achieve their life dreams and financial goals. “

– Edna Hughes

In 2025, Lewisburg Banking Company proudly celebrated 130 years of serving our communities. This milestone was made possible by the loyalty of our customers, the dedication of our employees, and the support of the communities we call home.

While banking has changed dramatically since 1894, one thing has remained constant: our commitment to serving our customers with genuine hometown care. It’s why we believe Lewisburg Banking Company is the only bank you’ll ever want or need.

A Notable Chapter in Local History

Throughout its history, Lewisburg Banking Company has been connected to the people and events that have shaped Logan County. One such chapter involves Edgar C. Harper, who served as President of Lewisburg Banking Company from 1948 until his disappearance in 1965.

In December 1965, Harper and his daughter, Ella Harper Givens, became the focus of a widely followed investigation after they went missing from their Lewisburg home. Their disappearance and the events that followed became one of Logan County’s most notable criminal cases of the era. After an extensive investigation by the Kentucky State Police, the case eventually led to arrests and a lengthy trial.

The story was later documented in the book Peach Orchard Road by Roger Futrell, published in 1975. The book has since become a sought-after piece of Kentucky history and remains of interest to those who study the people and events that have shaped our region.

During his time with the bank, Mr. Harper played an important role in guiding LBC through years of growth and change. His 18 years of service remain an important part of the bank’s history and the legacy of those who helped build the community bank we know today. Today, we remember his leadership while recognizing this chapter as part of the larger history of our community.