FDIC failed bank list
Bank failures in 1979
10 insured banks failed in 1979, with combined assets of $133.0M. Illinois had the most (2).
| Bank | City | Closed | Assets | Acquirer | Est. cost to FDIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American National Bank | Houston, TX | Oct 12, 1979 | $10.7M | 0 | — |
| Livingston State Bank | Livingston, NJ | Oct 12, 1979 | $12.7M | 0 | — |
| Fidelity Bank | Utica, MS | Sep 28, 1979 | $32.8M | 0 | — |
| The Farmers State Bank | Protection, KS | Sep 21, 1979 | $5.0M | 0 | — |
| Gateway National Bank | Chicago, IL | Jul 14, 1979 | $16.9M | 0 | — |
| The Guaranty Bank & Trust Company | Chicago, IL | Jul 14, 1979 | $7.9M | 0 | — |
| Bank of Enville | Enville, TN | Jun 16, 1979 | $3.5M | 0 | — |
| Southern National Bank | Birmingham, AL | Jun 14, 1979 | $32.6M | 0 | — |
| Village Bank | Pueblo West, CO | Jan 26, 1979 | $5.1M | 0 | — |
| Toney Brothers Bank | Doerun, GA | Jan 5, 1979 | $5.9M | 0 | — |