The History

A History Showcase

At LNB, we believe in the importance of preserving and celebrating history. For over 165 years, we’ve been focused on banking that’s all about people. Within our new branch, our History Room will showcase artifacts from Farmington's local history and celebrate the Hathaway Family with a nod to days of yore.

The Hathaway sisters, Gail Daugherty and Kathy Stewart-Eagan (center), sharing family photos.

The Hathaway Family

While the Hathaway name can be traced back for generations all the way back to Europe, the Hathaways of Farmington have a very rich, unique history of their own. The roots of the Hathaway family begin in Farmington in the spring of 1790, when Isaac Hathaway IV settled in the area with his wife, Jemima, and their two sons.

Farmington was a much different place when Isaac and his family settled there. The area was virtually untouched and contained one lone cabin. Issac and his two sons quickly set to work, building a cabin and by 1793 erecting the Hathaway House.

For almost 200 years the Hathaway family would find themselves there, working the fields, and playing a pivotal role in shaping the town of Farmington. Today the Hathaway name is still well known, and it represents the history that runs deep within the area.

The Hathaway House, Aerial Photo, Mid 1900s.

The Hathaway House

While today the Hathaway House parcel is home to the LNB Farmington branch, for close to two centuries it was home to generation after generation of Hathaway family members. The site of a 2,000+ acre farm, the home would see daily gatherings of hungry farmhands ready for lunch and play host to family weddings and special events. Soon it will take on a new purpose and be the home of LNB Farmington’s Community Room, a space for local businesses and organizations to meet and discuss their future planning. It's our unique way of giving back to the community.