The Tarkio Valley Bank was founded in 1881 by R.M. Stevenson and occupied the northwest corner of Third and Main Streets. The first brick building was replaced in 1918 by the building that now stands at that location. The Tarkio Valley Bank continued to operate until 1933, when it merged with The Farmers Bank to become The Farmers and Valley Bank, still occupying the Third and Main building. Operations there continued until 1971, when a new facility was constructed at Sixth and Main. The former bank building has since housed a Masonic lodge and later an accounting office. This picture was painted by Edna O’Dell and is featured in a book, “Tarkio Memories – Through the Art of Edna McCoy O’Dell,” being sold by Tarkio College. To request a copy of the book, contact Donald Jagger Photography, 12016 County Road 4001, Holts Summit, MO 65043, 660-623-0859, or email flasher@me.com.