Banque Foncière du Gouvernement de Kherson
Земскаго Банка Херсонской Губернии
Other city spelling: Odesa
Formed in 1864 with head office in Odessa. Initial capital was in shares of 250 roubles.
1864
Description
Zemsky Bank of the Kherson province was established in May 1864 and was located in Odessa. The purpose of establishing the bank was long-term lending to landowners in the region. Fixed capital in the amount of 100 thousand rubles was formed at the expense of a loan received from the Russian government. According to the charter, the operation of the created credit institution extended to the Kherson, Yekaterinoslav, Taurida and Bessarabia provinces. (Source: Wikipedia)