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  • First National Bank of Sparta 101 W Broadway St. PO Box 377 Sparta, IL 62286
  • O +1.618.443.6554
  • TF 877.877.6215
  • F +1.618.443.2946
  • Map & Directions
  • Map & Directions
  • By Appointment Only 891 Fairfax St Carlyle, IL 62231
  • O 618.594.3344
  • Map & Directions
  • Map & Directions
  • 500 W Harrison St Aviston, IL 62216
  • O 618.594.3344
  • Map & Directions
  • Map & Directions

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