1902 $20 LOGANTON PA #30

Description

Loganton $20 National Note 

This Loganton $20 National Note is an FR‑652 1902 Series Plain Back issued by the Loganton National Bank of Loganton, Pennsylvania, operating under Charter #9345. The note carries serial number 5000, a standout number that adds charm to an already scarce National. Hand‑cut from the bottom position of the four‑subject sheet, this example also features the familiar Vernon–Treat signature combination seen on early 20th‑century Nationals.

This is the only large-size twenty-dollar bill in existence, while the other five known examples are all ten-dollar bills.

Certified by PMG as Very Fine 30, the note includes the comment “stains lightened,” yet retains strong detail, bold ink, and solid signatures. For collectors of Pennsylvania Nationals, mid‑grade survivors from Loganton are exceptionally desirable due to the bank’s extremely small output and limited census totals. Only 6 large‑size and 10 small‑size notes are recorded, placing this charter firmly in the “tough Pennsylvania National” category.

Loganton’s background adds meaningful historical context to this FR‑652 $20 National. Located in Clinton County, the borough recorded a population of 469 residents in the 2020 census. The town sits in the scenic Sugar Valley region of the Ridge‑and‑Valley Appalachians, positioned at the northern base of Sugar Valley Mountain. Pennsylvania Routes 477 and 880 intersect in the center of town, marking Loganton as a small but historically rich community.

The area’s history traces back to early township divisions involving Miles Township, Logan Township, and later Greene Township. Land records reference early figures such as Dr. Caspar Wistar and the Kleckner family, whose mills and landholdings shaped the development of Logansville — the settlement that eventually became modern‑day Loganton. The town’s name honors Chief James Logan, a prominent Native American leader tied to the region’s early history.

With its scarce charter, appealing serial number, and PMG‑certified mid‑grade condition, this Loganton $20 National Note represents a strong opportunity for collectors seeking rare Pennsylvania Nationals with deep historical roots.