Whitney National Bank
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Louisiana
Louisiana is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America. Its capital is Baton Rouge and largest city is New Orleans. Louisiana is the only state in the U.S. with political subdivisions termed parishes, which are local governments equivalent to counties...
. Founded in 1883, it is the oldest continuously operating bank in Louisiana and a major player in the Gulf South banking industry. Whitney branches are distinguished by a characteristic clock, sometimes known as a "Whitney clock". The distinctive clock is used by the Bank as their symbol.
Beginning with the 2010 NFL season, Whitney National Bank became the official bank of the New Orleans Saints.
Whitney announced it would merge into Mississippi-based Hancock Bank
Hancock Bank
Hancock Bank is the sole subsidiary of Hancock Holding Company. Founded in 1899, Hancock Bank has grown over the years to become a major player in the Gulf South from Texas to central Florida, and is consistently rated as one of America's most trustworthy banks...
in December 2010.