Century Bank of the Ozarks is a family affair that had its beginning more than 100 years ago.  James P. Harlin founded the bank, hired his brother Tan to manage it and opened for business on July 24, 1894 as Bank of Gainesville.

In 1896, Jim Harlin’s  19 year old brother, John C. Harlin joined the business.  Then in 1933, following graduation from high school, John C. Harlin’s youngest son, Hugh T. Harlin joined his father in the bank.  In 1934, Billye Key became Mrs. Hugh T. Harlin and  a member of the staff of Bank of Gainesville. 

Hugh and Billye’s son, John L. Harlin, came with the bank in 1966 and his son John Christopher became the fourth generation of the family to join the family business in 1993.  Chris is now the Chief Executive Officer and President  of Century Bank of the Ozarks.    The name was changed to Century Bank of the Ozarks in 1995 when the Douglas County Bank in Ava was purchased and merged into the banking family.

Our only purpose in giving you this family history is to let you know that we not only understand banking, but the importance of family as well.

Century Bank offers all the products you would expect from a bank as well as eight conveniently-located ATMs,  , 24-Hour Bank-By-Phone, In-House Check Printing and Free Basic Internet Banking with BillPay option. We are constantly striving to provide the best service possible as your ONE-STOP FINANCIAL CENTER!

Trust services are provided through our affiliation with Trust Company of the Ozarks in Springfield. Call 1-800-650-7914 for an appointment. They will be glad to come to any of our bank locations to meet with you.

Our main bank office is located on the square in the town of Gainesville, nestled in the beautiful hills of the Ozarks in Southern Missouri. Our other offices are located in Theodosia, Bakersfield and Ava.

We have been serving our community for 117 years (1894-2011) and we would be pleased to be your bank!

 
 

 
 

 

 
 

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Each depositor is insured up to at least $250,000 through FDIC.

Notice of Changes in Temporary FDIC Insurance Coverage for Transaction Accounts

All funds in a "noninterest-bearing transaction account" are insured in full by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation from December 31, 2010, through December 31, 2012. This temporary unlimited coverage is in addition to, and separate from, the coverage of at least $250,000 available to depositors under the FDIC's general deposit insurance rules.

The term "noninterest-bearing transaction account" includes a traditional checking account or demand deposit account on which the insured depository institution pays no interest. It also includes Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts ("IOLTAs"). It does not include other accounts, such as traditional checking or demand deposit accounts that my earn interest, NOW accounts, and money-market deposit accounts.

For more information about temporary FDIC insurance coverage of transaction accounts, visit www.fdic.gov

Century Bank of the Ozarks will never ask you to provide personal information by way of e-mail. This includes your account numbers or ATM PIN (Personal Identification Number). Click here to read our Privacy Statement and Privacy Disclosure.

  

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