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The Harvard State Bank Your Friends in Banking! On August 6, 1866, there were no banks in McHenry County. Mr. J.C. Crumb. On its 75th Anniversary, in 1941, Mr.

Providing personalized financial services to our customers, employees, and the communities we serve—since 1866.
🏦 Full Financial Services | 🤝 Community Focused | ✅ Member FDIC Crumb realized that Harvard needed a bank to facilitate the economic growth of Harvard and the surrounding area so he started The Harvard Bank. It was known as The Harvard Bank until October 13, 1919, when the word “State” was added to its name and it was incorporated. When it started, it was located right across the street from where it presently stands in a feed store owned by Mr. Our first banking relationship started two days after we officially opened. In 1923, the building on the corner of Brainard and Ayer Street was completed and the Bank moved across the street. William Hubbell was President and he was only the third President. To date there have only been eight Presidents of The Harvard State Bank. Through the years, The Harvard State Bank has led the way with safe and sound business principles; helpful, friendly customer relations; and state of the art banking plans and developments. We offer ATM service in a number of locations; a wide variety of checking, savings and money market accounts; a complete Loan Department offering a wide variety of mortgages, Home Equity Lines of Credit, consumer, agricultural and commercial; a full-service Trust Department offering discount brokerage, estate planning, land trusts; telephone banking; Investment Department; and our own credit cards with reward packages.

Today is National Get Smart About Credit Day! 💳Good credit habits can make a difference when you're preparing for some o...
10/15/2026

Today is National Get Smart About Credit Day! 💳

Good credit habits can make a difference when you're preparing for some of life's bigger financial decisions. Here are a few ways to take care of your credit:

📅 Pay your bills on time
💰 Keep your credit card balances manageable
🔎 Check your credit report regularly
📈 Be thoughtful about applying for new credit

You don't build strong credit overnight. Small, consistent habits over time can help you build a healthier financial future.

🏈 We have a winner! 🐻🧀Congratulations to Susan Pedersen, the winner of our Bears vs. Packers Giveaway!Susan, please cont...
10/13/2026

🏈 We have a winner! 🐻🧀

Congratulations to Susan Pedersen, the winner of our Bears vs. Packers Giveaway!

Susan, please contact The Harvard State Bank to arrange pickup of your prize!

In observance of Columbus Day, all branches will be closed today.Online and mobile banking will remain available 24/7 fo...
10/12/2026

In observance of Columbus Day, all branches will be closed today.

Online and mobile banking will remain available 24/7 for your convenience.

🏈 BEARS vs. PACKERS FOOTBALL GIVEAWAY! 🐻🧀It's rivalry time, and we're giving away a football-themed raffle basket to one...
10/09/2026

🏈 BEARS vs. PACKERS FOOTBALL GIVEAWAY! 🐻🧀

It's rivalry time, and we're giving away a football-themed raffle basket to one lucky winner!

🏈 Who do YOU think will win Sunday's game — the Bears or the Packers?

Here's how to enter:
👍 LIKE this post & The Harvard State Bank's page!
💬 COMMENT below with your pick — Bears or Packers!
🏈 Feel free to tag your football-loving friends so they can join the fun!

🏆 Giveaway Details:
•Entries close Sunday, October 11 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) Central Time. Comments received after the deadline will not be counted.
•One entry per person. Tagging friends does not count as an additional entry.
•The winner will be randomly selected on Tuesday, October 13, due to our holiday closure on Monday.
•The basket must be picked up at your local THSB branch.

Good luck, and may the best team win! 🏈

Giveaway Disclosures: No purchase or bank account necessary. Open to customers and non-customers age 18 and older. Employees of The Harvard State Bank are not eligible to win; family members are eligible. Approximate prize value: $50. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. The winner will be notified directly through Facebook Messenger by The Harvard State Bank. This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook. We will never ask for payment or personal financial information to claim your prize.

🎉 Celebrating Milestone Anniversaries! 🎉Congratulations to Birgit Behrens and Phillip Lehmann, who both celebrated 25 ye...
10/05/2026

🎉 Celebrating Milestone Anniversaries! 🎉

Congratulations to Birgit Behrens and Phillip Lehmann, who both celebrated 25 years with The Harvard State Bank in September!

Thank you, Birgit and Phil, for your dedication, hard work, and commitment to our customers and the communities we serve. We’re grateful for all you have contributed to The Harvard State Bank over the past 25 years!

👏 Please join us in congratulating Birgit and Phil on this incredible milestone!

🏈🎉 Happy Homecoming, Harvard! 🎉🏈Wishing our Harvard community a fun and safe Homecoming weekend filled with school spiri...
10/02/2026

🏈🎉 Happy Homecoming, Harvard! 🎉🏈

Wishing our Harvard community a fun and safe Homecoming weekend filled with school spirit and Hornet pride! 🖤💛🐝

Thank you to Marty Grant, Marc Theien, and all of the Oregon IL Rotary Club members who participated in last week’s road...
09/30/2026

Thank you to Marty Grant, Marc Theien, and all of the Oregon IL Rotary Club members who participated in last week’s roadside cleanup!

Thank you for helping keep the Oregon community clean!

At The Harvard State Bank, banking is about more than transactions—it's about relationships.For 160 years, we've been pr...
09/30/2026

At The Harvard State Bank, banking is about more than transactions—it's about relationships.

For 160 years, we've been proud to help our customers through life's milestones, big and small. Whether you're opening your first account, buying a home, growing a business, or planning for the future, we're here to help every step of the way.

Thank you for trusting us to be Your Friends in Banking. ❤️

🍕 Friday Spotlight: Alfano's Oregon, IL! This week, we’re shining the spotlight on Alfano’s Pizzeria & Italian Restauran...
09/25/2026

🍕 Friday Spotlight: Alfano's Oregon, IL!

This week, we’re shining the spotlight on Alfano’s Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant in Oregon!

From pizza and pasta to sandwiches and Italian favorites, Alfano’s is a great local spot to grab a bite with family and friends.

We’re proud to highlight the local businesses that help make our communities such great places to live, work, and eat! ❤️

🎉 Celebrating Milestone Anniversaries! 🎉As part of our employee recognition program, we’re catching up with a few milest...
09/23/2026

🎉 Celebrating Milestone Anniversaries! 🎉

As part of our employee recognition program, we’re catching up with a few milestone anniversary awards!

Congratulations to Monica Cardenas, Sallie Phoenix, and Katie Martin on receiving their 5-Year Anniversary Awards!

Thank you for your dedication, hard work, and commitment to our customers and the communities we serve. We’re grateful to have you on our team!

👏 Please join us in congratulating them!

Address

35 N Ayer Street
Harvard, IL
60033

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

Telephone

+18159434400

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