Banks, AL

Banks is a small town located in Marshall County, Alabama. The population was 2,927 as of the 2010 census. Banks is home to the Banks Municipal Airport and the Banks Historic District.

The banks area was first settled in 1819 by John and Elizabeth Banks. The town was named for John Banks, a prominent early settler. The original plat for the town was filed on December 6, 1819 with James A. Miller as surveyor. By 1820 there were already twenty-one houses in the settlement and it had a population of seventy-five people.

In 1821, the first post office opened in Banks with William Hargrave as postmaster. In 1830, there were already fifty-six houses in the town and it had a population of 175 people.

By 1840, there were already two churches in Banks - First Presbyterian Church and Second Baptist Church - as well as two schools - one operated by subscription and one operated by public funds. There were also three stores in operation: one operated by David Bunch; one operated by Moses Pritchett; and one operated by James Folsom Jr..

The railroads played an important role in developing Banks during the late nineteenth century. In 1881, a railroad line was built through Banks connecting Birmingham with Tuscaloosa via Anniston Junction (now known as Anniston). This line helped spur development in banks because it made transportation more accessible for residents and businesses alike.

In 1906, another railroad line was built through Bank connecting Birmingham with Mobile via Selma (now known as Montgomery). This line also helped spur development because it made transportation more accessible for residents and businesses alike.

During World War II, many soldiers stationed at nearby Fort Rucker moved into Bank to take advantage of its affordable housing stock and its proximity to major military installations such as Fort Rucker and Maxwell Air Force Base (now known as Montgomery Regional Airport). After World War II ended, many of these soldiers left Bank but new residents began to move into the town which helped revitalize it economically speaking.

Banks has experienced steady growth since then thanks to its strong economy coupled with its strategic location near major transportation hubs such as Birmingham/ Tuscaloosa International Airport and Montgomery Regional Airport . Today, banks has a population of 2,927 people who enjoy living in a small town that is still growing rapidly thanks to its strong economy .