It was a bicentennial celebration for employees of United Bank across the country on March 17, 2025. 

United Bank’s story began on March 17, 1839. In the 186 years that followed, it has grown to a premier banking company with a strong presence throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. In honor of the Bank’s anniversary, United will carry on its long-standing tradition of celebrating with its customers at local branches on St. Patrick’s Day, a holiday the Bank enjoys sharing.

“To have successfully remained in business for 186 years is a testament to our longstanding commitment to providing excellence in service to all our stakeholders,” said Richard M. Adams, Jr., CEO of United Bankshares, Inc. in a press release. “We have been able to achieve significant milestones and tremendous growth over the years thanks in large part to the support of our communities. As we continue to strategically expand the Bank’s footprint, we remain committed to building and strengthening our relationships with our customers.”

To celebrate 186 years of service and the customers who made it possible, United invited all its communities to join in anniversary celebrations by stopping by any local United branch this past St. Patrick’s Day for light refreshments.

Within the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal’s coverage area, United Bank has continued to provide banking services to communities with five banking and ATM locations in Fayetteville, Hope Mills, Elizabethtown, and Lumberton. 

“United Bank is the community bank for the markets it serves. Our customers and communities remain at the heart of all we do,” said Jim Strickland, United Bank market president for Fayetteville and Lumberton. “We are especially grateful to our Greater Fayetteville community for allowing us the opportunity to serve them, and we look forward to further building on these relationships and continuing to deliver best-in-class service throughout the region.”

United Bank’s anniversary marks another year of notable industry accomplishments. The Bank’s parent company, United Bankshares, Inc., maintains its “Dividend King” designation, an exclusive list of companies that have increased dividends to shareholders for more than 50 consecutive years. United also continues to celebrate its position as one of the top five Most Trustworthy Banks in America, as named by Newsweek.

Following its recent acquisition of Piedmont Bancorp Inc., the parent company of The Piedmont Bank, United has expanded its business into Greater Atlanta. The deal, which was completed in January, is United’s 34th acquisition, growing the Company to reach more than $32 billion in assets and over 240 locations. Entering its 186th year, United’s strong profitability, robust capital, disciplined expense control, and conservative credit culture have well-positioned the Company for continued success.

United Bank is a premier community bank headquartered in Greater Washington, D.C. A subsidiary of United Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: UBSI), United has consolidated assets of more than $32 billion with over 240 offices located throughout Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Georgia, as well as Washington, D.C., where it is the community bank of the nation’s capital. 

The Bank remains committed to growing the relationships it has built since 1839 and offering a competitive suite of banking and lending products, treasury management, wealth management, mortgage services, personal and business credit cards, and more. Learn more about United Bank on their website here.