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Citizens Trust Bank honored with historical marker in Atlanta
Summary
Speakers at an Atlanta unveiling described Citizens Trust Bank, founded in 1921, as the city’s first Black‑owned bank and praised its role in financial inclusion and community support, including claims that it helped finance civil rights-era legal needs.
At an event in Atlanta, organizers unveiled a historical marker recognizing Citizens Trust Bank and its role in the city’s economic and social history, speakers said.
A Georgia Historical Society representative said the society "is honored to tell the story of this historic institution and its impact on our state," and described the bank as one of the most important financial institutions in Georgia’s history. The society framed the marker as a way to preserve the bank’s legacy for future generations.
Speakers noted that Citizens Trust Bank was established in 1921 and described it as the first Black‑owned bank in the city of Atlanta…
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