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The Bank of Forest
✓ FDIC-insured · Active FDIC Certificate #898
The Bank of Forest is an FDIC-insured state-chartered bank that is not a Federal Reserve member (supervised by the FDIC), headquartered in Forest, Mississippi, established in 1900. As of the 06/30/2026 FDIC call report, it reported $296M in total assets and $269M in deposits. FDIC location data lists 3 offices in Mississippi. The FDIC classifies it as a community bank. It is owned by the holding company FIRST FOREST CORP (Forest, MS).
Financial data as of the 06/30/2026 FDIC call report.
Where it operates
All 3 of The Bank of Forest's FDIC-listed offices are in Mississippi. Browse banks in Forest for other local options.
Branch locations
| The Bank of Forest Flowood Branch · Full Service - Brick And Mortar | 1698 Old Fannin Rd Flowood, MS 39232 Map ↗ |
| The Bank of Forest Bank Of Walnut Grove Branch · Full Service - Brick And Mortar | 101 Chadwick Ave E Walnut Grove, MS 39189 Map ↗ |
| The Bank of Forest The Bank Of Forest · Full Service - Brick And Mortar | 211 W Third St Forest, MS 39074 Map ↗ |
Holding company: FIRST FOREST CORP
The FDIC lists FIRST FOREST CORP, based in Forest, MS, as the top holding company for The Bank of Forest. The FDIC shows no other active insured banks under the same holding company.
Similar-size banks in Mississippi
Active FDIC-insured banks headquartered in Mississippi with total assets closest to The Bank of Forest's $296M. See all banks in Mississippi.
| Bank | HQ city | Assets | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copiah Bank | Hazlehurst | $332M | 9 |
| Bank of Yazoo City | Yazoo City | $318M | 5 |
| First Southern Bank | Columbia | $317M | 6 |
| Bank of Franklin | Meadville | $302M | 5 |
| The Commercial Bank | De Kalb | $295M | 5 |
| FNB Picayune Bank | Picayune | $282M | 7 |
| Unity Bank of Mississippi | Holly Springs | $282M | 8 |
| Grand Bank for Savings, FSB | Hattiesburg | $280M | 1 |
The Bank of Forest: common questions
Is The Bank of Forest FDIC-insured?
Yes. The Bank of Forest is an active FDIC-insured institution, FDIC Certificate #898. Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category. You can confirm this on FDIC BankFind.
Where is The Bank of Forest headquartered?
The Bank of Forest is headquartered at 211 W Third St, Forest, MS 39074, according to FDIC records.
How many branches does The Bank of Forest have?
FDIC location data lists 3 offices for The Bank of Forest, all in Mississippi.
Who owns The Bank of Forest?
The FDIC lists FIRST FOREST CORP of Forest, MS as the top holding company for The Bank of Forest.
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