Murphy-Wall State Bank and Trust Company, the oldest bank in Perry County, Illinois, was established in 1874 by W. K. Murphy, George W. Wall and George W. Parker. Until its incorporation as a state bank in 1907, the bank was known as "The Exchange Bank of Murphy, Wall and Company" and also as "Murphy, Wall and Company, Bankers". Now in its 135th year of operation, Murphy-Wall State Bank has occupied three different buildings. For well over a century, Murphy-Wall State Bank and Trust Company has been an integral part of the Pinckneyville area community, providing special activities programs to help the region and its people. That tradition is already being continued and expanded at the new Murphysboro branch of MWSB. Murphy Wall State Bank and Trust Company in Murphysboro has sponsored Senior Day activities at the annual Murphysboro Apple Festival. We have also sponsored the Murphysboro BBQ Champion Cook-Off, Murphysboro Baseball Association, Murphysboro Basketball program and have also been involved in the Murphysboro commemoration of the National Night Out by offering celebrants activities including a money scramble and sack race with cash prizes. Murphy-Wall State Bank and Trust Company continues to provide banking with TLC - Tradition, Leadership, and Commitment.