Southern National Bank
United States historic place in Louisville, Kentucky. Built 1837. Added to the National Register in 1971, and a National Historic Landmark.
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What it is
The Old Bank of Louisville, also known historically as the Southern National Bank building, is a historic commercial building at 316 West Main Street in downtown Louisville, Kentucky. Completed in 1837, it was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1971 for its exceptionally fine Greek Revival architecture. It currently serves as the lobby for the adjacent Actors Theatre of Louisville.
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The record
| Property type | Building |
| Address | 320 W. Main St., Louisville, KY |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Listed | Aug 12, 1971 |
| Listed for | Architecture |
| Level of significance | National |
| Also known as | Old Bank of Louisville; Louisville Credit Mens Association; Ba |
| Reference number | 71000349 |
| Built | 1837 · more from the 1830s |
| Type of place | bank building, theatre building |
| Style | Greek Revival architecture |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark |
| Contributing resources | 1 building |
| Standing | Yes |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | 320 W. Main St., Louisville, KY |
| Coordinates | 38.2563° N, 85.7558° W · Directions ↗ |
| Also in Louisville | 404 listed places in Louisville → · walking tours → |
| Nearest national park unit | Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park · 47 miles · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | Buzzard Roost Campground 40 miles |
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Questions people ask
When was Southern National Bank listed on the National Register?
Aug 12, 1971. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
When was Southern National Bank built?
1837, in the Greek Revival architecture style.
Source: Wikidata
Can I visit Southern National Bank?
Yes. Southern National Bank is recorded as open to the public.
Source: Wikidata
Where is Southern National Bank?
320 W. Main St., Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. The nearest national park unit is Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park, 47 miles away.
Where is the nomination form for Southern National Bank?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near Southern National Bank?
One federal campground is within reach, Buzzard Roost Campground, 40 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there cell service at Southern National Bank?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
Sources
Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 71000349. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place. The description under "What it is" is the opening of the Wikipedia article, CC BY-SA.