History

In 1873, Horizon Bank was founded in Michigan City, Indiana - a small settlement on a sand hill at the southeastern tip of Lake Michigan. The city's early leaders were able to turn sand into prosperity by selling it to glass manufacturers, starting Michigan City on the road to economic growth and development. Throughout the last six generations, Horizon Bank has grown and evolved along with the city, providing comprehensive financial services and community activism.

A banking innovator and community leader, Horizon has instituted many "firsts" in the industry during its 130 + year history, including:

• Indiana's first automobile drive-up and customer walk-up service windows in 1955
• The first Automated Teller Machine in Indiana in 1974