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Fortress Bank
✓ FDIC-insured · Active FDIC Certificate #9632
Fortress Bank is an FDIC-insured state-chartered bank that is not a Federal Reserve member (supervised by the FDIC), headquartered in Peoria, Illinois, established in 1904. As of the 06/30/2026 FDIC call report, it reported $897M in total assets and $686M in deposits. FDIC location data lists 10 offices across 2 states and territories, with the most in Illinois (9). The FDIC classifies it as a community bank. It is owned by the holding company FIRST STATE BCORP INC (Peoria, IL).
Financial data as of the 06/30/2026 FDIC call report.
Branches by state
Fortress Bank has offices in 2 states and territories. Counts come from the FDIC's institution location records.
| State | Offices | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 9 | 90.0% |
| Iowa | 1 | 10.0% |
Branch locations
| Fortress Bank Davenport Branch · Full Service - Brick And Mortar | 3260 E 53rd St Davenport, IA 52807 Map ↗ |
| Fortress Bank Carthage Drive-Up Facility · Limited Service - Drive Thru/Detached Facility | 407 Buchanan St Carthage, IL 62321 Map ↗ |
| Fortress Bank Macomb Branch · Full Service - Brick And Mortar | 500 E Jackson St Macomb, IL 61455 Map ↗ |
| Fortress Bank 1035 Broadway Branch · Full Service - Brick And Mortar | 1035 Broadway St Hamilton, IL 62341 Map ↗ |
| Fortress Bank Monmouth Branch · Full Service - Brick And Mortar | 122 W Boston Ave Monmouth, IL 61462 Map ↗ |
| Fortress Bank Blandinsville Branch · Full Service - Brick And Mortar | 135 S Main St Blandinsville, IL 61420 Map ↗ |
| Fortress Bank La Harpe Branch · Full Service - Brick And Mortar | 128 E Main St La Harpe, IL 61450 Map ↗ |
| Fortress Bank Fortress Bank · Full Service - Brick And Mortar | 9000 N Knoxville Ave Peoria, IL 61615 Map ↗ |
| Fortress Bank Colusa Branch · Full Service - Brick And Mortar | 2544 N County Road 1750 Niota, IL 62358 Map ↗ |
| Fortress Bank Carthage Branch · Full Service - Brick And Mortar | 433 Main St Carthage, IL 62321 Map ↗ |
Holding company: FIRST STATE BCORP INC
The FDIC lists FIRST STATE BCORP INC, based in Peoria, IL, as the top holding company for Fortress Bank. The FDIC shows no other active insured banks under the same holding company.
Similar-size banks in Illinois
Active FDIC-insured banks headquartered in Illinois with total assets closest to Fortress Bank's $897M. See all banks in Illinois.
| Bank | HQ city | Assets | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Bank of Chicago | Chicago | $983M | 6 |
| First National Bank of Waterloo | Waterloo | $929M | 16 |
| Farmers National Bank | Prophetstown | $896M | 4 |
| Liberty Bank for Savings | Chicago | $869M | 5 |
| Resource Bank, National Association | Dekalb | $869M | 15 |
| Millennium Bank | Des Plaines | $844M | 3 |
| Prairie State Bank and Trust | Springfield | $840M | 19 |
| CIBM Bank | Champaign | $820M | 9 |
Fortress Bank: common questions
Is Fortress Bank FDIC-insured?
Yes. Fortress Bank is an active FDIC-insured institution, FDIC Certificate #9632. Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category. You can confirm this on FDIC BankFind.
Where is Fortress Bank headquartered?
Fortress Bank is headquartered at 9000 N Knoxville Ave, Peoria, IL 61615, according to FDIC records.
How many branches does Fortress Bank have?
FDIC location data lists 10 offices for Fortress Bank in 2 states and territories. The most are in Illinois (9), followed by Iowa (1).
Who owns Fortress Bank?
The FDIC lists FIRST STATE BCORP INC of Peoria, IL as the top holding company for Fortress Bank.
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