AMERICAN NATIONAL BANKSHARES INC
10-K, 1996-04-01
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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D. C. 20549

                                    FORM 10-K
                ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
                       THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

   For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995 Commission file number 0-12820
                                        
                        AMERICAN NATIONAL BANKSHARES INC.
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
                                        
                     VIRGINIA                                   54-1284688
       (State or other jurisdiction of                        (I.R.S. Employer
        incorporation or organization)                      Identification No.)
                                        
                   628 Main Street                           
                 Danville, Virginia                                  24541
       (Address of principal executive offices)                   (Zip Code)
                                        
        Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  804-792-5111
                                                                

           SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OF THE ACT:
                                        
                               Title of each class
                                        
                                      None                      
                     
           SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(g) OF THE ACT:

                               Title of each class
                                        
                         Common Stock ($1.00 Par Value)

     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes   X   No       
     Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item
405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this
Form 10-K.  Yes   X   No           
 
     Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant's
classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
 
                   Class                      Outstanding at March 25, 1996
        Common Stock ($1.00 Par Value)              3,279,798 Shares

     State the aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates
of the registrant

     Aggregate market value of voting        Based upon the price of the most
        stock held by non-affiliates       recent sale known to management as of
                $78,085,647                          March 25, 1996
                       DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

(1)  Annual Report to Shareholders for year ended December 31, 1995 is
     incorporated herein by reference in response to Items 6, 7, 8, 13 and
     14.

(2)  Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders and Proxy Statement dated
     March 29, 1996 is incorporated herein by reference in response to
     Items 1, 10, 12 and 13.

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PART I
ITEM 1 - BUSINESS
     American National Bankshares Inc. (the Corporation) is a one-bank holding
company which was organized under the laws of the State of Virginia in 1984.  On
September 1, 1984, the Corporation acquired all of the outstanding capital stock
of American National Bank and Trust Company (the Bank), a National Banking
Association chartered in 1909 under the laws of the United States.  The Bank is
the only subsidiary of the Corporation.  At March 25, 1996 the Corporation
employed 146 persons.

American National Bank and Trust Company
     The Bank has been operating as a commercial bank in Danville, Virginia
since its organization in 1909.  On March 14, 1996, the Corporation completed
the acquisition of Mutual Savings Bank, F.S.B. (Mutual) and Mutual was merged
with and into American National Bank and Trust Company.  In this transaction the
Corporation exchanged 879,798 common shares, at an exchange ratio of .705 of a
share of the Corporation's common stock, for each of Mutual's 1,248,100 common
shares.

     The operations of the Bank are conducted at eight offices located
throughout Danville, one office in Gretna, Virginia and one office at
Collinsville, Virginia.  The Bank offers all services normally offered by a
full-service commercial bank, including commercial and individual demand and
time deposit accounts, commercial and individual loans, trust services and
automated teller machines.

Competition
     The Bank's primary service area is generally defined as the City of
Danville, Pittsylvania County and a portion of Henry County.  Vigorous
competition exists in this service area.  The Bank competes not only with other
commercial banks but also with diversified financial institutions such as a
savings bank, money market and mutual funds, and mortgage and finance companies.
As of March 25, 1996, there were approximately 16 banks operating in this
service area.  American National Bank and Trust Company is the largest bank
operating solely in this service area.  No new banks or savings and loan
associations have been chartered in the Danville area in the past five years.

Supervision and Regulation
     The Corporation is a bank holding company within the meaning of the Bank
Holding Company Act of 1956 (the Act) and is registered as such with the Board
of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the Federal Reserve Board).  As a
bank holding company, the Corporation is required to file with the Federal
Reserve Board an annual report and such other information as may be required. 
The Federal Reserve Board may also make examinations of the Corporation.

     The operations of the Bank are subject to federal statutes and to
regulations of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Reserve Board and
the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, which insures the Bank's deposits.

     The primary supervisory authority over the Bank is the Comptroller of the
Currency, which regularly examines such areas as reserves, loans, investments,
management practices and other aspects of the Bank's operations.  These
examinations are designed primarily for the protection of the Bank's depositors.
In addition to these regular examinations, the Bank must furnish the Comptroller
periodic reports containing a full and accurate statement of its affairs.

     As a national bank, the Bank is a member of the Federal Reserve System and
is affected by general fiscal and monetary policies of the Federal Reserve
Board.  The techniques used by the Federal Reserve Board include setting the
reserve requirements of member banks and establishing the discount rate on
member bank borrowings.

Government Monetary Policies and Economic Controls
     The policies of the Federal Reserve Board have a direct effect on the
amount of bank loans and deposits and the interest rates charged and paid
thereon.  While current economic conditions, the policies of the Federal Reserve
Board (and other regulatory authorities) designed to deal with these conditions
and the impact of such conditions and policies upon the future business and
earnings of the Bank cannot accurately be predicted, they can materially affect
the revenues and income of commercial banks.

Foreign Operations
     The Corporation does not engage in any foreign operations.

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Executive Officers
     For information concerning the Executive Officers of the Corporation see
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, pages 8 through 11, of the Notice of Annual Meeting and
Proxy Statement.

ITEM 2 - PROPERTIES
     The principal executive offices of the Corporation as well as the principal
executive offices of the Bank are located at 628 Main Street, Danville,
Virginia.  As of March 25, 1996 the Bank maintained seven full service branches
located within the City of Danville at 1013 South Main Street, 1081 Riverside
Drive, 239 Nor-Dan Drive, 1407 South Boston Road, 2016 West Main Street, 600
West Main Street and 103 Tower Drive.  A full service branch is located at 109
Main Street, Gretna, Virginia and another full service branch is located at 625
Virginia Avenue, Collinsville, Virginia.  The Bank owns and operates six
Automated Teller Machines (ATMs).  Four ATMs are located on branch office
properties.  One ATM is located at Piedmont Mall, Piedmont Drive in Danville and
one ATM is located at the Express Mart, Inc., U. S. Route 29, Tightsqueeze,
Virginia.  All property is owned by the Bank with the exception of 2016 West
Main Street, Danville, the ATM location at Piedmont Mall and the ATM location at
the Express Mart, Inc.  Both the land and building at 2016 West Main Street are
leased and the space occupied at Piedmont Mall and the space occupied at the
Express Mart, Inc. are leased.  The Bank also owns a parking lot for its
employees fronting on Ridge Street in close proximity to the main office.  The
Bank recently purchased approximately 2.5 acres of land on Piedmont Drive in
Danville, opposite of Piedmont Mall for future expansion of its retail banking
operations.   There are no mortgages or liens against any property of the Bank
or the Corporation.

ITEM 3 - LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
     There are no legal actions or proceedings pending to which the Corporation
is a party.

ITEM 4 - SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
     None.

PART II
ITEM 5 - MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON STOCK AND RELATED SECURITY HOLDER
MATTERS
     The Corporation's common stock is not traded on any stock exchange but is
listed on the OTC (Over The Counter) Bulletin Board.  At March 25, 1996 the
Corporation had 1,652 shareholders.  The tables below present the high and low
sales' prices known to management for the Corporation's common stock and semi-
annual dividends declared for the past two years.  Market value and dividends
are shown per share and are based on 2,400,000 shares outstanding for 1994 and
1995.  

                       First          Second         Third          Fourth
Market Value          Quarter         Quarter        Quarter        Quarter  
1995 Common Stock $26.00 - 30.50  $27.00 - 30.50  $27.00 - 30.50 $28.00 - 31.00 

1994 Common Stock $29.00 - 29.50  $29.00 - 30.50  $30.50 - 30.50 $30.50 - 30.50


Per Share              First        Second         Third       Fourth
Dividends Declared   Quarter       Quarter       Quarter      Quarter    Total 
1995 Common Stock    $   -         $  .27        $  -         $  .29     $ .56

1994 Common Stock    $   -         $  .25        $  -         $  .50     $ .75

ITEM 6 - SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
     The information contained on page 4 of the 1995 Annual Report is
incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 7 - MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
     The information set forth under the above caption on pages 6 through 19 of
the 1995 Annual Report is herein incorporated by reference.

ITEM 8 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
     The following consolidated financial statements of the registrant and
Report of Independent Public Accountants set forth on pages 20 through 30 of the
1995 Annual Report are incorporated herein by reference:

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     Report of Independent Public Accountants
     Consolidated Statements of Income - Years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 
       and 1993
     Consolidated Balance Sheets - As of December 31, 1995 and 1994
     Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Investment - Years
       ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993
     Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Years ended December 31, 1995, 1994
         and 1993 
     Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


ITEM 9 - DISAGREEMENTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
     Not Applicable.

PART III
ITEM 10 - DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
     For information with respect to the Directors and Executive Officers of the
Registrant see pages 6 through 11 of the attached Notice of Annual Meeting and
Proxy Statement, which is herein incorporated by reference.

ITEM 12 - SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
     (a)  The information set forth under the caption INFORMATION AS TO VOTING 
          SECURITIES on page 4 of the Notice of Annual Meeting and Proxy       
          Statement is herein incorporated by reference.
     (b)  Security ownership by management as outlined on pages 6 and 7 of
          the notice of Annual Meeting and Proxy Statement under the
          captions NOMINEES and DIRECTORS CONTINUING IN OFFICE is herein
          incorporated by reference.
     (c)  There are no arrangements known to the registrant, the
          operation of which may at a subsequent date result in
          control of the registrant.

ITEM 13 - CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
     The information set forth under the caption INDEBTEDNESS OF AND
TRANSACTIONS WITH MANAGEMENT on page 11 of the attached Notice of Annual Meeting
and Proxy Statement and the information set forth under the caption RELATED
PARTY TRANSACTIONS on page 29 of the 1995 Annual Report is herein incorporated
by reference.

PART IV
ITEM 14 - EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a)  List of Documents filed as part of this Report:
     (1)  Financial Statements

          All financial statements of the registrant as set forth under Item    
          8 of this Report on Form 10-K.

     (2)  Financial Statement Schedules

          All schedules are omitted since the required information is either    
          not applicable, not deemed material or is shown in the respective     
          financial statements or in the notes thereto of the attached 1994     
          Annual Report.

     (3)  Exhibits

          An Exhibit Index is set forth on page 6 of this report.

(b)  Reports on Form 8-K

     No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the fourth quarter of 1995.

                                   SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Sections 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

March 26, 1996                        AMERICAN NATIONAL BANKSHARES INC.


                                      
                                 By:  /s/ David Hyler                    
                                      Senior Vice President, Secretary &
                                        Treasurer

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     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934,
this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the
registrant and in the capacities indicated on March 26, 1996.



              /s/ Charles H. Majors                       President and  
                                                          Chief Executive
                                                          Officer


              /s/ Richard G. Barkhouser                   Director



              /s/ B. Carrington Bidgood                   Director



              /s/ Fred A. Blair                           Director



              /s/ H. Dan Davis                            Director



              /s/ E. Budge Kent, Jr.                      Director



              /s/ Fred B. Leggett, Jr.                    Director



              /s/ Landon R. Wyatt, Jr.                    Director


              /s/ David Hyler                             Senior Vice President
                                                          Secretary & Treasurer

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                                 EXHIBIT INDEX


                                                         Page Number or
                                                         Incorporation
Exhibit                                                  by Reference to  

1    Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws             Exhibit III on Form S-14
                                                       Registration Statement
                                                       filed April 4, 1985

2    Notice of Annual Meeting and Proxy Statement            EX-28

3    1995 Annual Report to Shareholders                      EX-13

4    Financial Data Schedule                                 EX-27  

4 a. Agreement between American National Bank and      Exhibit 4a. on Form 10-K
     Trust Company and James A. Motley dated           filed March 28, 1994
     August 26, 1982, as amended August 11, 1987
      
  b. Agreement between American National Bank and      Exhibit 4b. on Form 10-K
     Trust Company and Charles H. Majors dated         filed March 28, 1994
     February 22, 1993

  c. Agreement between American National Bank and      Exhibit 4c. on Form 10-K
     Trust Company and E. Budge Kent, Jr. dated        filed March 28, 1994
     August 31, 1982, as amended August 11, 1987
   
  d. Agreement between American National Bank and      Exhibit 4d. on Form 10-K 
     Trust Company and David Hyler dated               filed March 28, 1994
     August 31, 1982, as amended August 11, 1987

  e. Agreement between American National Bank and      Exhibit 4e. on Form 10-K
     Trust Company and Gilmer D. Jefferson dated       filed March 28, 1994
     August 25, 1982, as amended August 11, 1987

  f. Agreement between American National Bank and      Exhibit 4f. on Form 10-K
     Trust Company and Carl T. Yeatts dated            filed March 28, 1994
     August 26, 1982, as amended August 11, 1987     

5.   Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as    Exhibit 2.1 on Form 8-K
     of September 26, 1995, by and between American    filed September 27, 1995
     National Bankshares Inc. and Mutual Savings 
     Bank, F.S.B.

6.   Plan of Merger, dated as of September 26, 1995,   Exhibit 2.2 on Form 8-K
     by and between American National Bank and         filed September 27, 1995
     Trust Company and Mutual Savings Bank, F.S.B.

7.   Text of joint press release, dated September      Exhibit 99.1 on Form 8-K
     26, 1995, issued by American National             filed September 27, 1995
     Bankshares Inc. and Mutual Savings Bank, F.S.B.

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                         American National Bankshares Inc.
                                  1995 Annual Report

                 American National Bankshares Inc. is a bank
               holding company whose only subsidiary is American
               National Bank and Trust Company.  The Bank offers
               a wide variety of retail, commercial and trust banking
               services through its offices located in the trade area
               of the City of Danville, Virginia and the County of
               Pittsylvania.

                        Annual Shareholders' Meeting

                 The Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Ameri-
               can National Bankshares Inc. will be held Tuesday,
               April 23, 1996 at 11:30 a.m. in the Piedmont Room,
               of the Howard Johnson Hotel, 100 Tower Drive,
               Danville, Virginia.


                                 Form 10-K

                 The form 10-K Report filed with the Securities
               and Exchange Commission may be obtained without
               charge by request to Charles H. Majors, President
               and Chief Executive Officer, American National
               Bankshares Inc., P. O. Box 191, Danville,
               Virginia, 24543.


                            TABLE OF CONTENTS

               President's Report........................... 3
               Selected Financial Data...................... 4
               Management's Discussion and Analysis......... 6
               Management's Report on Financial Statements..20
               Report of Independent Public Accountants.....20
               Consolidated Financial Statements............21
               Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements...25




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                                                            Financial Highlights
                                                     American National Bankshares Inc.

                                                                                        For the Year Ended
                                                                                            December 31
                                                                                                              Percent
                                                                                          1995        1994     Change

                    Balance Sheet Highlights (in thousands)
                      <S>                                                             <C>         <C>          <C>  
                      Total assets.....................................................$305,083    $253,768      20.2 %
                      Deposits......................................................... 259,830     215,861      20.4
                      Net loans........................................................ 172,815     151,126      14.4
                      Investment securities............................................ 109,303      79,251      37.9
                      Shareholders' investment.........................................  34,125      30,786      10.8

                    Income Statement Highlights (in thousands)
                      Net interest income..............................................$ 11,184    $  9,683      15.5 %
                      Provision for loan losses........................................     476         272      75.0
                      Non-interest income..............................................   1,927       1,886       2.2
                      Non-interest expense.............................................   6,768       6,119      10.6
                      Net income.......................................................   4,023       3,533      13.9

                    Per Share Data
                      Net income.......................................................$   1.68    $   1.47      14.3 %
                      Regular cash dividends paid......................................     .56         .50      12.0
                      Extra cash dividends paid........................................                 .25         -
                      Book value.......................................................   14.22       12.83      10.8

                    Statistical Highlights
                      Return on average assets.........................................    1.49%       1.43%
                      Return on average shareholders' investment.......................   12.32%      11.64%


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<CAPTION>


                                           1991     1992     1993     1994     1995
<S>                                      <C>      <C>      <C>      <C>      <C>
Net Income (in millions)                 $3,052   $3,494   $3,303   $3,533   $4,023



                                           1991     1992     1993     1994     1995

Regular Dividends Paid (per share)        $0.41    $0.44    $0.47    $0.50    $0.56


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American National Bankshares Inc.
P.O. Box 191 - 628 Main Street - Danville, Virginia 24543
Phone 1-804-792-5111
                                           March 14, 1996

TO OUR SHAREHOLDERS:

         We have exciting things to report to you.

         First, our net income for 1995 increased 13.9% over 1994. 
For the first time, our earnings exceeded $4 million, resulting
in record net income of $1.68 per share.
Our return on average assets increased to 1.49% and our return on
average shareholders' investment increased to 12.32%.

         In August 1995, we completed the purchase of Crestar Bank's
branch office in Gretna, Virginia, adding $36 million in deposits
and $2 million in loans.  Improved lending conditions enabled us
to increase our outstanding loans by $21 million.  Assets at the
end of 1995 exceeded $305 million, a 20% increase over the $253
million at 1994 year end.  Our shareholders' investment increased
almost 11% to over $34 million.  

         In September 1995, we signed an agreement to acquire Mutual
Savings Bank, F.S.B. by its merger into American National Bank
and Trust Company.  Today we completed that transaction and we
now have 8 offices in Danville, the office in Gretna and an
office in Collinsville, Virginia.  This transaction has increased
our total assets by $84 million and makes us the sixth largest
independent bank in Virginia. 

         In 1995, we completed our three-year strategic plan
outlining how we expect to meet our mission of providing quality
financial services and exceptional customer service.  We believe
this strategic plan has been and will continue to be a vital part
of our continued success.

         Since October 1995, we have had several market makers in our
stock and our transactions are now reported on the OTC Bulletin
Board under the symbol "AMNB".  We believe this will provide
greater marketability and liquidity for our stock.

         We appreciate the confidence and loyalty of our customers
and shareholders.  We look forward to the new customers and new
shareholders from the recent merger with Mutual Savings Bank.

         I wish to express my appreciation for the dedicated work of
our employees.  They have made 1995 a success and have begun to
continue that success in 1996.  We look forward to the challenges
and opportunities we face together.

                          Very truly yours,

                          /s/ Charles H. Majors
                                                   
                          Charles H. Majors
                          President & Chief Executive Officer
                                  
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                    SUMMARY of SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
                       (in thousands, except per share amounts)
                   American National Bankshares Inc. and Subsidiary

                                            1995      1994      1993      1992      1991
<S>                                    <C>       <C>        <C>       <C>       <C>
Operations Information:
Interest income:
  Loans................................ $ 15,008  $ 11,798  $ 10,607  $ 11,039  $ 13,068
  Federal funds sold and other.........      159       171       322       490       616
  Investment securities................    4,580     4,088     4,989     5,820     5,843
                                        --------  --------  --------  --------  --------
    Total interest income..............   19,747    16,057    15,918    17,349    19,527
Interest expense.......................    8,563     6,374     7,017     8,826    11,669
                                        --------  --------  --------  --------  --------
Net interest income....................   11,184     9,683     8,901     8,523     7,858
Provision for loan losses..............     -476      -272      -214      -230      -214
Non-interest income....................    1,927     1,886     1,871     1,728     1,383
Non-interest expense...................   -6,768    -6,119    -5,772    -5,290    -4,981
                                        --------  --------  --------  --------  --------
Income before income taxes.............    5,867     5,178     4,786     4,731     4,046
Income taxes...........................    1,844     1,645     1,483     1,237       994
                                        --------  --------  --------  --------  --------
Net income............................. $  4,023  $  3,533  $  3,303  $  3,494  $  3,052
                                        ========  ========  ========  ========  ========
Balance Sheet Information:
Investment securities.................. $109,303  $ 79,251  $ 91,826  $ 93,560  $ 85,822
Net loans..............................  174,294   151,126   137,877   127,940   121,686
Total deposits.........................  259,830   215,861   217,655   212,439   200,620
Shareholders' investment...............   34,125    30,786    29,082    26,907    24,997
Total assets...........................  306,562   253,768   247,706   240,589   228,033

Per Share Information:*
Net income............................. $   1.68  $   1.47  $   1.38  $   1.46  $   1.27
Dividends..............................      .56       .75       .47       .66       .41
Book value.............................    14.22     12.83     12.12     11.21     10.42

Ratios:
Return on average assets...............     1.49%     1.43%     1.36%     1.48%     1.37%
Return on average shareholders' equity.    12.32     11.64     11.96     13.50     12.93
Total risk-based capital/assets........    20.12     21.30     22.25     22.20     22.05
Leverage capital/assets................    11.19     12.13     11.74     11.18     10.96
Net charge-offs to average net loans...      .11       .05       .12       .11       .09
Reserve for loan losses to period-end
  loans, net of unearned income........     1.50      1.53      1.54      1.61      1.62

  * Per share amounts are based on 2,400,000 shares outstanding and have been restated to
    retroactively reflect a 2 for 1 stock split declared on April 21, 1992.
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MARKET PRICE OF THE CORPORATION'S COMMON STOCK:


                         Price per share                       Price per share
                       known to management                   known to management
   1994                  Low      High               1995        Low     High
                            
4th quarter            $30.50    $30.50         4th quarter    $28.00   $31.00
3rd quarter            $30.50    $30.50         3rd quarter    $27.00   $30.50
2nd quarter            $29.50    $30.50         2nd quarter    $27.00   $30.50
1st quarter            $29.00    $29.50         1st quarter    $26.00   $30.50

American National Bankshares Inc. common stock is traded in the over-the-counter
market  and is quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol "AMNB".  At 
December 31, 1995 there were 903 shareholders of record.

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                                          1991     1992     1993     1994     1995
<S>                                     <C>      <C>      <C>      <C>      <C> 
Shareholders' Investment (in millions)  $24,997  $26,907  $29,082  $30,786  $34,125

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The following table presents the Corporation's average assets, liabilities and
shareholders' investment for each of the past three years:

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AVERAGE ASSETS                                                1995         1994         1993
<S>                                                      <C>          <C>          <C>              
Cash and Due from Banks..................................$  8,993,806 $  9,870,473 $ 10,718,599
Investment Securities:
  Securities available for sale..........................  17,764,263      461,483           --
  Securities held to maturity............................  66,413,659   82,346,549   88,322,335
                                                         ------------ ------------ ------------
   Average investment securities.........................  84,177,922   82,808,032   88,322,335
                                                         ------------ ------------ ------------
Loans.................................................... 168,761,745  150,768,216  137,807,306
  Less:
      Unearned income....................................  -1,277,765   -3,108,380   -3,868,646
      Reserve for loan losses............................  -2,502,148   -2,243,121   -2,176,180
                                                         ------------ ------------ ------------
      Average net loans.................................. 164,981,832  145,416,715  131,762,480

Federal Funds Sold.......................................   2,304,986    1,251,972    4,959,511
Federal Reserve Bank stock, Federal Home Loan Bank stock
      and other..........................................     958,860      834,661      201,500
Bank Premises and Equipment..............................   3,540,673    3,145,712    3,323,240
Accrued Interest Receivable and Other Assets.............   4,133,645    3,453,243    3,648,718
                                                         ------------ ------------ ------------
      Average assets.....................................$269,091,724 $246,780,808 $242,936,383
                                                         ============ ============ ============
AVERAGE LIABILITIES and SHAREHOLDERS' INVESTMENT
LIABILITIES:
  Demand deposits -- non-interest bearing................$ 28,678,999 $ 25,235,223 $ 23,374,779
  Demand deposits -- interest bearing....................  33,762,979   30,917,878   30,141,138
  Money market deposits..................................  16,317,873   19,735,360   21,755,018
  Savings deposits.......................................  50,626,596   56,870,304   58,538,081
  Time deposits..........................................  98,394,198   80,886,019   79,631,765
                                                         ------------ ------------ ------------
        Average deposits................................. 227,780,645  213,644,784  213,440,781
  Federal funds purchased................................   1,071,810      663,397      106,182
  Securities sold under repurchase agreements............   5,877,593      370,334           --
  Accrued interest payable and other liabilities.........   1,718,059    1,764,981    1,766,907
                                                         ------------ ------------ ------------
        Average liabilities.............................. 236,448,107  216,443,496  215,313,870
                                                         ------------ ------------ ------------

SHAREHOLDERS' INVESTMENT:
  Common stock...........................................   2,400,000    2,400,000    2,400,000
  Capital in excess of par value.........................   5,400,000    5,400,000    5,400,000
  Net unrealized gains (losses)...........................    152,568       -2,437           --
  Retained earnings......................................  24,691,049   22,539,749   19,822,513
                                                         ------------ ------------ ------------
     Average shareholders' investment....................  32,643,617   30,337,312   27,622,513
                                                         ------------ ------------ ------------
     Average liabilities and shareholders' investment....$269,091,724 $246,780,808 $242,936,383
                                                         ============ ============ ============

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION and
ANALYSIS of FINANCIAL CONDITION
and RESULTS of OPERATIONS

                                                             
                        

     American National Bankshares Inc. (the Corporation) was
organized in 1984 for the purpose of acquiring all of the
outstanding shares of American National Bank and Trust
Company (the Bank). The Bank was chartered and opened for
business in February 1909.  Under an agreement and plan of
merger, the Bank was acquired by the Corporation on
September 1, 1984.


Performance Summary

     Net income increased 14% to $4,023,000 for the year
1995.  This amount established a new high in earnings for
the history of the Bank and the Corporation. 
     The Company reported in its SEC Form 8-K, filed
September 7, 1995, that it had acquired the branch office of
Crestar Bank at Gretna, Virginia on August 24, 1995.  In
addition to the branch facilities at Gretna, the Company
acquired $2,150,000 in loans and assumed deposits of
$36,295,000.  
     The economy of the Bank's trade area continues to be
healthy as evidenced by a strong loan demand.  During 1995
net loans increased by a total of $21,689,000 or 14%,
including the loans from the Gretna branch acquisition. 
Excluding the acquired Gretna loans, the percentage increase
was 13%.   Total deposits increased during 1995 by
$43,969,000 or 20% including the Gretna acquisition. 
Excluding the Gretna acquisition of deposits, the increase
was $7,674,000 or 4% over the prior year.  In addition to
deposits, the Company increased its repurchase agreements by
$3,467,000 or 57%.  No repurchase agreements were acquired
from the Gretna branch purchase.  


Earnings and Capital

     On a per common share basis net income was $1.68 in
1995, $1.47 in 1994, and $1.38 in 1993.  The significant
items affecting the increase in net earnings per share in
1995 are summarized as follows:

1994 Earnings per Share       $1.47
Net interest income             .62  
Provision for loan losses      (.08)
Non-interest income             .02   
Non-interest expense           (.27)
Income tax provision           (.08)
Net increase                    .21
1995 Earnings Per Share       $1.68

     The Corporation increased its capital during 1995 by
$3,340,000 or 11% through the retention of $2,679,000 in
earnings and an increase in net unrealized gains on
securities of $661,000.  This followed an increase in
capital of $1,704,000, or 6%, in 1994.  The increase in 1994
resulted from a combination of an increase in retained
earnings of $1,733,000 and a decrease from a net unrealized
loss on securities of $29,000.  Shareholders' investment was
11.2% of assets at December 31, 1995 and 12.1% at December
31, 1994.
     During 1995, the Corporation increased its reserve for
loan losses to $2,649,000 an increase of $296,000 or 13%
from 1994.  The reserve, as a percentage of loans, was 1.51%
at December 31, 1995 and 1.53% at December 31, 1994.
     Return on average total assets was 1.49% in 1995,
compared with 1.43% in 1994 and 1.36% in 1993.  The return
on average shareholders' investment was 12.32% in 1995,
11.64% in 1994, and 11.96% in 1993.
     Shareholders' equity was $34,125,000 at December 31,
1995 and $30,786,000 at December 31, 1994.  This was an
increase of $3,340,000 or 11% over the prior year-end.  The
total market value of American National Bankshares Inc.
common stock at $28.875 per share (the last trade recorded
on the OTC Bulletin Board during 1995) was $69,300,000.  he
market value was 203 percent of the $34,125,000
shareholders' investment.  Book value per common share was
$14.22 at the close of 1995.


Merger with Mutual

     On September 26, 1995, American National Bankshares
Inc. and Mutual Savings Bank, F.S.B. signed and announced a
definitive merger agreement providing for the merger of
Mutual into American National Bank and Trust Company.  
     American National Bankshares Inc. agreed to exchange
 .705 of a share of its common stock for each share of Mutual
common stock and assume all outstanding Mutual stock
options.  Based on American National Bankshares stock price
as of February 27, 1996 of $27, the transaction represents
an exchange value of approximately $19.04 for each share of
Mutual common stock.  The purchase price will be 1.69 times
Mutual's June 30, 1995 book value.
     The merger, which will be accounted for as a pooling of
interests, was consummated during the first quarter of 1996. 
The merger is also expected to be a tax-free reorganization
for federal income tax purposes.
     At December 31, 1995, Mutual had total assets of
approximately $84,706,000, total deposits of approximately
$68,732,000 and shareholders' equity of $14,956,000.
     Upon consummation of the merger, the Corporation will
have total assets of approximately $390,000,000, total
deposits 
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of approximately $329,000,000, total shareholder's
equity of approximately $47,000,000.  According to a survey
of independent Virginia banks published by Scott &
Stringfellow Inc. in 1995, American National Bank will be
the sixth largest independent commercial bank in Virginia
based on assets and deposits and the third largest based on
equity after the merger is consummated.  American National
Bankshares will have more than 3,200,000 shares of common
stock outstanding, held by more than 1,500 shareholders.


Trends and Future Events

     The economic conditions of the Corporation's trade area
have continued to be healthy during the year 1995 as
evidenced by a strong loan demand.  The Corporation's net
loans grew at a rate of 14% during 1995.  The indicated
strong loan demand is expected to continue into 1996. 
     The weighted average yield on interest earning assets
and the weighted average cost of deposits increased during
1995 due to a combination of increased volume in both assets
and deposits and an increase in rates of loans and deposits. 
As a result of the Corporation's asset and liability
repricing strategy and increased loan demand, the
Corporation was able to increase its net interest income
(interest income less interest expense) by 16%.  Management
believes the Corporation positioned itself to continue to
maintain this level of net interest income into the near
future.
     During 1995, time deposits increased by $40,680,000 or
51%.  Interest bearing demand deposits increased $6,666,000
or 21% and non-interest bearing demand deposits also
increased by $4,035,000 or 15%.  Money market deposits
declined by $4,366,000 or 20% and savings deposits declined
by $3,047,000 or 6%.  The net effect of these changes in the
Corporation's deposit structure reduced the Corporation's
dependency on short term deposits and provided more stable
funding for loans with the increase in time deposits.  On
February 1, 1996, the Federal Reserve Bank lowered its
discount rate by 1/4% and the major money center banks
followed by lowering their prime rate by 1/4%.  Although a
downward trend has been indicated in early 1996, Management
does not expect a major shift of funds within the Bank's
deposit categories in 1996.
     As mandated by the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation Improvement Act of 1991 ("FDICIA"), the FDIC
adopted regulations effective January 1, 1993, for the
transition from a flat-rate insurance assessment system  to
a risk-based system by January 1, 1994.  Pursuant to these
regulations, the Bank's  deposit insurance assessment was
set at the lowest allowable rate of $.23 per $100 of
deposits for the year 1994.  During the year 1995 the
assessment rate was further dropped to $.04 per $100 of
deposits.  The Bank has been advised that for the first six
months of 1996, it will be assessed the minimum fee of $500
per calendar quarter. 
     Among other things, FDICIA identifies five capital
categories for insured depository institutions:  "well
capitalized", "adequately capitalized", "undercapitalized",
"significantly undercapitalized" and "critically
undercapitalized".  FDICIA requires the federal banking
regulators to take prompt corrective action with respect to
insured depository institutions that do not meet minimum
capital requirements.
     The FRB has adopted regulations establishing relevant
capital requirements for banks.  Under the regulations, a
well capitalized institution must have a Tier I risk-based
capital ratio of at least six percent, a total risk-based
capital ratio of at least ten percent and a leverage ratio
of at least five percent and not be subject to a capital
directive order.  Under these guidelines the Bank has always
been and continues to be considered well capitalized.


Net Interest Income

     Net interest income, the most significant component of
earnings, is the excess of interest income over interest
expense.  For analytical purposes, net interest income is
adjusted to a taxable equivalent basis to recognize the
income tax savings on tax-exempt assets, such as state and
municipal securities.  A tax rate of 34% was used in
adjusting interest on tax-exempt securities and loans to a
fully taxable equivalent basis for the years 1995, 1994 and
1993.       
     During 1995, taxable equivalent net interest income
increased to $11,421,000, up  15% from $9,958,000 in 1994. 
Taxable equivalent net interest income for 1994 was up 8%
from the $9,226,000 recorded in 1993.  The $1,463,000
increase in taxable equivalent net interest income during
1995 consisted of $827,000 due to increases in volume and
$636,000 due to increases in rates.  The $732,000 increase
in taxable equivalent net interest income during 1994 was
the net result of an increase of $514,000 due to volume and
$218,000 due to increases in rate.
     Due to the reduced availability of qualified tax exempt
investments and loans, a reduction in tax exempt assets is
expected in future years.
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The following is an analysis of net interest income, on a taxable equivalent 
basis.  Nonaccrual loans are included in average balances.  Interest income on
nonaccrual loans if recognized is recorded on a cash basis. 
(In thousands, except rates):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                          Average Balance          Interest Income/Expense     Average Yield/Rate

                                       1995    1994     1993         1995    1994    1993       1995   1994   1993
<S>                                <C>       <C>      <C>          <C>     <C>     <C>         <C>    <C>     <C>
Interest income
  Loans:
    Commercial                      $ 57,173 $ 51,460 $ 43,664     $ 5,103 $ 3,939 $ 2,970      8.93 % 7.65 % 6.80 %
    Mortgage                          72,816   65,570   62,792       6,405   5,081   4,901      8.80   7.75   7.80
    Installment                       37,495   30,630   27,483       3,542   2,845   2,838      9.45   9.29  10.33
                                    -------- -------- --------     ------- ------- -------
      Total loans                    167,484  147,660  133,939      15,050  11,865  10,709      8.99   8.04   8.00
                                    -------- -------- --------     ------- ------- -------

  Investment securities:
    U. S. Government                  71,290   68,058   69,315       3,860   3,204   3,710      5.41   4.71   5.35
    Federal agencies                   2,729    4,320    8,624         149     273     623      5.46   6.32   7.22
    State and municipal               10,149   10,420   10,373         765     818     879      7.54   7.85   8.48
    Other investments                     10       10       10           1       1       1      5.50   5.50   5.50
                                    -------- -------- --------     ------- ------- -------
      Total investment securities     84,178   82,808   88,322       4,775   4,296   5,213      5.67   5.19   5.90
                                    -------- -------- --------     ------- ------- -------
  Federal funds sold and other         2,612    3,459    8,446         159     171     321      6.09   4.94   3.81
                                    -------- -------- --------     ------- ------- -------
     Total interest-earning assets   254,274  233,927  230,707     $19,984 $16,332 $16,243      7.86   6.98   7.04
                                    -------- -------- --------     ------- ------- -------     -----  -----  -----
  Non-earning assets                  14,818   12,854   12,229
                                    -------- -------- --------
        Total assets                $269,092 $246,781 $242,936
                                    ======== ======== ========

Interest expense
  Deposits:
    Demand                          $ 33,763 $ 30,918 $ 30,141     $ 1,007 $   752 $   797      2.98   2.43   2.64
    Money market                      16,318   19,736   21,755         524     510     591      3.21   2.58   2.72
    Savings                           50,627   56,870   58,538       1,524   1,577   1,871      3.01   2.77   3.20
    Time                              98,394   80,886   79,632       5,201   3,494   3,755      5.29   4.32   4.72
                                    -------- -------- --------     ------- ------- -------
      Total deposits                 199,102  188,410  190,066       8,256   6,333   7,014      4.15   3.36   3.69

  Federal funds purchased              1,072      664      106          66      29       3      6.16   4.37   2.83
  Repurchase agreements                5,877      370       --         241      12      --      4.10   3.24
                                    -------- -------- --------     ------- ------- -------
      Total interest-bearing
        liabilities                  206,051  189,444  190,172     $ 8,563 $ 6,374 $ 7,017      4.16   3.36   3.69
                                                                   ------- ------- -------     -----  -----  -----

  Demand deposits                     28,679   25,235   23,375
  Other liabilities                    1,718    1,765    1,767
  Shareholders' investment            32,644   30,337   27,622
                                    -------- -------- --------
        Total liabilities and
          shareholders' investment  $269,092 $246,781 $242,936
                                    ======== ======== ========

Interest rate spread                                                                            3.70 % 3.62 % 3.35 %
                                                                                               =====  =====  =====

Net interest income                                                $11,421 $ 9,958 $ 9,226
                                                                   ======= ======= =======

Taxable equivalent adjustment                                      $   237 $   275 $   325
                                                                   ======= ======= =======

Net yield on earning assets                                                                     4.49 % 4.26 % 4.00 %
                                                                                                =====  =====  =====
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Changes in Net Interest Income (Rate/Volume Analysis)
     Net interest income is the product of the volume of average earning assets
and the average rates earned, less the volume of average interest-bearing 
liabilities and the average rates paid.  The portion of change relating to both
rate and volume is allocated to each of the rate and volume changes based on 
the relative change in each category.  The following table analyzes the changes
in both rate and volume components of net interest income on a taxable 
equivalent basis for the past two years (in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                          1995 vs. 1994                     1994 vs. 1993
                                   Interest             Change       Interest             Change
                                   Increase         Attributable to  Increase         Attributable to
                                  (Decrease)    Rate    Volume      (Decrease)    Rate    Volume

<S>                               <C>         <C>       <C>         <C>         <C>       <C>      
Interest Income:
  Loans:
    Commercial                    $1,164      $  698    $  466      $  969      $  400    $  569
    Mortgage                       1,324         728       596         180         -35       215
    Installment                      697          49       648           7        -301       308
                                  ------      ------    ------      ------      ------    ------
      Total loans                  3,185       1,475     1,710       1,156          64     1,092
                                  ------      ------    ------      ------      ------    ------
  Investment securities:
    U.S. Government                  656         498       158        -506        -440       -66
    Federal agencies                -124         -33       -91        -350         -70      -280
    State and municipal              -53         -32       -21         -61         -65         4
                                  ------      ------    ------      ------      ------    ------
      Total investment securities    479         433        46        -917        -575      -342
                                  ------      ------    ------      ------      ------    ------
  Federal funds sold and other       -12          35       -47        -150          77      -227
                                  ------      ------    ------      ------      ------    ------
      Total interest income        3,652       1,943     1,709          89        -434       523
                                  ------      ------    ------      ------      ------    ------
Interest expense
  Deposits:
    Demand                           255         181        74         -45         -65        20
    Money market                      14         111       -97         -81         -28       -53
    Savings                          -53         128      -181        -294        -242       -52
    Time                           1,707         868       839        -261        -319        58
                                  ------      ------    ------      ------      ------    ------
      Total deposits               1,923       1,288       635        -681        -654       -27

  Federal funds purchased             37          15        22          26           2        24
  Repurchase agreements              229           4       225          12           --       12
                                  ------      ------    ------      ------      ------    ------
      Total interest expense       2,189       1,307       882        -643        -652         9
                                  ------      ------    ------      ------      ------    ------
Net interest income               $1,463      $  636    $  827      $  732      $  218    $  514
                                  ======      ======    ======      ======      ======    ======

</TABLE>
Provision and Reserve for Loan Losses

     The provision for loan losses is an amount added to the
reserve against which loan losses are charged.  The amount
of the provision is determined by management based upon its
assessment of the size and quality of the loan portfolio and
the adequacy of the reserve in relation to the risks
inherent within the loan portfolio.
     The 1995 provision for loan losses was $476,000 and
compares with $272,000 in 1994 and $214,000 in 1993.    
     The reserve for loan losses totaled $2,649,000 at 
December 31, 1995, an increase of 13% over December 31,
1994.  The increase in the reserve for loan losses during
1995 of $296,000 consists of the provision of $476,000 less
net charge-offs of $180,000.  The ratio of reserve to loans,
less unearned discount, was 1.51% at December 31, 1995 and
1.53% at December 31, 1994.  
     The Corporation's Loan Committee has responsibility for
determining the level of the reserve for loan losses,
subject to the review of the Board of Directors.  The Loan
Committee has taken economic factors, as well as any other
external events that may affect the value and collectibility
of the loan portfolio, into consideration when making its
assessment and recommendation.
     The methodology used to determine the level of the loan
loss reserve on a quarterly basis includes the
identification of losses from a review of the Corporation's
loan "Watch" list.  In addition to these identifiable
potential losses, an experience factor for each major
category of loans is applied against the remaining portion
of the loans considered to have no more than a normal risk
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of collectibility.  Additional factors considered in
determining the level of the loan loss reserve are economic
conditions, historical losses, trends and other external
factors.  The sum of these elements is the Loan Committee's
recommended level of the reserve for loan losses.
     If the existing level of the loan loss reserve is below
the Loan Committee's recommended level of the reserve at the
close of an interim period, an increase sufficient to
eliminate the deficiency is recorded in the current period
provision for loan losses.  If the existing level of the
reserve exceeds the recommended level at the close of an
interim period, no adjustment is made to the provision for
loan losses if loan growth is expected.
     The economy of the Corporation's trade area, which
includes the City of Danville and Pittsylvania County, is
dependent primarily on the success of the city's largest
employer (a textile manufacturing firm), tobacco farming
(the major crop of rural Pittsylvania County), tobacco
marketing and processing and the city's second largest
employer, a tire manufacturing plant.  Textile
manufacturing, tobacco farming and tobacco processing have
been subjected to extreme market pressures in recent years.
     The local economy of the Corporation's trade area
continues to be strong at this time and the Corporation's
loan losses have not been significant in recent years;
however, an inherent risk to the loan portfolio exists if a
significant decline occurs in any of these industries along
with a corresponding reduction in employment.  Management
believes the reserve for loan losses is appropriate in view
of this geographic concentration. 
     The adoption in 1995, of Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards Nos. 114 and 118, which address
accounting by creditors for loan impairment, did not have a
significant impact on the provision for loan losses.


Management has allocated the reserve for loan losses to loan categories as 
follows (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                  1995                   1994                 1993                     1992                 1991
                           __________________     _________________     _________________     __________________  _______________
                                     Percent               Percent               Percent               Percent            Percent
                                     of loans              of loans              of loans              of loans           of loans
                                     in each               in each               in each               in each            in each
                                     category              category              category              category           category
                                     to total              to total              to total              to total           to total
                            Amount    loans      Amount    loans       Amount    loans       Amount    loans       Amount loans
<S>                        <C>        <C>       <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>       <C>         <C> 
Commercial and
  agricultural loans       $ 1,570       28 %   $ 1,505       28 %    $ 1,378       25 %    $ 1,339       28 %    $ 1,280       29%
Real estate-
  construction loans            47        3          45        2           41        1           40        2           38        2
Real estate-
  mortgage loans               261       46         253       46          232       51          225       48          215       48
Installment loans              682       23         471       24          431       23          419       22          400       21
Unallocated                     89       --          79       --           73       --           71       --           68       --
Balance at end of year     $ 2,649      100 %   $ 2,353      100 %    $ 2,155      100 %    $ 2,094      100 %    $ 2,001      100%

</TABLE>

Management's criteria for evaluating the adequacy of its loan loss reserve 
includes individual evaluation of significant loans and overall portfolio 
analyses of more homogeneous, smaller balance loan portfolios.  Based on 
management's evaluation, estimated loan loss reserves are assigned to the 
individual loans which present a greater risk of loan loss.  The remaining 
loan loss reserve is allocated to the remaining loans on an overall portfolio 
basis based on historical loss experience.  The assessed risk of loan loss is 
higher in the commercial and agricultural loan categories as these categories 
contain loans which are more significant to ANB and to the individual borrowers,
thereby exposing ANB to a greater risk of loss in the event of downturns in the 
financial position of individual borrowers.  The remaining loan categories are 
typically for lesser amounts and are distributed over a much larger population 
of borrowers, thereby reducing the Corporation's risk of loan loss.

_______________________________________________________________________________
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

Loan Losses - Ratios
                                       1995                    1994                    1993
                                     -------                 -------                 -------
<S>                                  <C>                     <C>                     <C>
Reserve as percentage of
  outstanding loans, net of
  unearned income                      1.51%                   1.53%                   1.54%
Net charge-offs as percentage
  of reserve                           6.78                    3.11                    7.07
Net charge-offs as percentage
  of average loans, net of
  unearned income                      0.11                    0.05                     .12
Provision as percentage of
  net charge-offs                    264.77                  371.51                  140.12
Provision as percentage of
  average loans, net of
  unearned income                      0.28                    0.18                     .16
Reserve for loan losses
  to nonperforming loans              94.62 X                 13.76 X                  4.61 X

</TABLE>
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Non-Interest Income

     Non-interest income totaled $1,926,000 in 1995 compared
with $1,886,000 in 1994 and $1,871,000 in 1993.  This was an
increase of 2% during 1995.  During 1994, non-interest
income increased 1% from the 1993 level.  The major
components of non-interest income are trust department
income, service charges on deposit accounts, non-deposit
fees and insurance commissions and other income.  
     The trust department services have been expanded in
both corporate and personal trusts during the past three
years and the income from the administration of several
large estates during this period has caused some fluctuation
in the department's income.  The trust department reported
income of $1,343,000 in 1995, a decrease of 4% from the
$1,396,000 in 1994 which in turn was a 5% decrease from the
$1,470,000 reported in 1993.  The trust department has
recently expanded its services to include alternate
investments for both corporate and personal trusts.
     Service charges on deposit accounts were $361,000 in
1995, an increase of 30% over $279,000 reported in 1994,
which was a 9% increase over the $256,000 recorded for 1993. 
The increase in 1995 was caused in part by the increase in
deposit accounts of $36,295,000 from the acquisition of the
Gretna branch office. 
     Non-deposit fees and insurance commissions were $93,000
in 1995, a decrease of 10% from the $104,000 in 1994.  The
amount recorded in 1994 was an increase of 29% over the
$80,000 recorded in 1993.  In 1994 the Bank increased its
loans with related non-deposit fees and insurance
commissions.  Due to market conditions the Bank was not able
to sustain the same increase in such loans during 1995.
     Other income was $128,000 in 1995, an increase of 20%
over the $107,000 in 1994, which in turn was an increase of
66% over the $65,000 in 1993.  The increase in both 1994 and
1995 resulted primarily from dividends received from the
Federal Home Loan Bank.  During 1995 the Bank increased its
investment in the Federal Home Loan Bank. 


Non-Interest Expense

     Non-interest expense totaled $6,768,000 in 1995, an
increase of $649,000 or 11% over the $6,119,000 in 1994,
which in turn was an increase of $347,000 or 6% over the
$5,772,000 recorded for 1993.  Non-interest expense includes
salaries, pension and other employee benefits, occupancy and
equipment expense, postage and printing and other expenses.
     Salaries totaled $2,991,000 for 1995, an increase of 8%
over 1994.  The increase in 1995 included the addition of
employees from the acquisition of the Gretna branch office. 
Salaries totaled $2,767,000 in 1994, an increase of 1% over
the $2,754,000 for 1993.
     Pension and other employee benefits totaled $843,000 in
1995, an increase of 23% over the $683,000 recorded in 1994
which in turn was an increase of 45% over the $472,000
reported in 1993.  The increase in 1994 was due primarily to
an increase in pension cost.  In 1995 both the pension plan
and the executive deferred compensation plan were amended
and employees from the Gretna acquisition were added to the
pension plan.
     The total occupancy and equipment expense was $871,000
for both 1995 and 1994.  The total of 1994 was an increase
of 5% over the $831,000 recorded in 1993.
     FDIC insurance expense was $253,000 in 1995, a decrease
of 48% from the $484,000 recorded in 1994.  The 1994 FDIC
insurance expense was an increase of 3% over the $470,000
shown in 1993.  The increase in 1994 was the result of an
increase in the deposit assessment base.  The decrease in
1995 resulted from a reduction, at mid-year, in the premium
required by the FDIC, from $.23 per one hundred of deposits
to $.04 per one hundred of deposits.  The Bank will receive
a further reduction in 1996.  The FDIC has notified the Bank
that the assessment for the first six months of 1996 will be
at the minimum of $500 per quarter.
     Postage and printing expense was $248,000 in 1995, an
increase of 4% from the $237,000 recorded in 1994, which in
turn was a decrease of 7% from the $255,000 recorded in
1993. 
     Other expenses were $1,562,000 in 1995, an increase of
45% over the $1,076,000 reported in 1994.  Other expenses in
1994 increased 9% over the $991,000 recorded in 1993.  Other
expenses in 1995 included $103,000 of amortization expense
of core deposit intangibles related to the Gretna
acquisition and expenditures made in 1995 of approximately
$140,000 for legal and other fees related to the merger with
Mutual Savings Bank.  Other expenses in 1995 also included
an increase in consulting fees for general operational and
planning purposes.   


Income Taxes

     The provision for income taxes (total of current and
deferred) was $1,844,000 in 1995, compared with $1,645,000
in 1994 and $1,483,000 in 1993.  In each year, the
Corporation was subject to a Federal tax rate of 34%. The
major difference between the statutory rate and the
effective rate results from income which is not taxable for
Federal income tax purposes.  The primary non-taxable income
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is that of state and municipal securities and industrial
revenue bonds or loans.
     The increase in the 1995 provision for income taxes,
compared to the 1994 provision, results primarily from an
increase in taxable income caused by increases in pre-tax
income and lower amounts of non-taxable income due to
limited availability of tax exempt investments.

Capital Management

     Regulatory agencies issued risk-based capital
guidelines which were fully effective in 1992.  The
guidelines were established to more appropriately consider
the credit risk inherent in the assets and off-balance sheet
activities of a financial institution in the assessment of
capital adequacy.
     Under the guidelines, total capital has been redefined
as core (Tier I) capital and supplementary (Tier II)
capital.  The Bank's Tier I capital consists primarily of
shareholder's equity, while Tier II capital consists of the
reserve for loan losses.  The definition of assets has been
modified to include items on and off the balance sheet, with
each item being assigned a "risk-weight" for the
determination of the ratio of capital to risk-adjusted
assets.
     The guidelines require that total capital (Tier I and
Tier II) of 8% be held against total risk-adjusted assets,
at least half of which (4%) must be Tier I capital.    At
December 31, 1995, the Bank's Tier I and Total capital
ratios were 18.9% and  20.3%, respectively.  At December 31,
1994, these ratios were 20.1% and 21.3%, respectively.  The
ratios for both years were well in excess of the regulatory
requirements.
     The Corporation's leverage ratios (shareholder's equity
divided by year-end assets) were 11.19% and 12.13% at
December 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively.  The leverage
ratio has a regulatory minimum of 3%, with most institutions
required to maintain a ratio 100 to 200 basis points above
the 3% minimum depending upon risk profiles and other
factors.    
     The Corporation's 1995 capital formation rate (net
income less dividends declared, divided by average
shareholders' investment) was 8.2%.  This compares with 5.7%
in 1994 and 7.9% in 1993.  These ratios evidence the
Corporation's attainment of its goal of meeting future
capital requirements by retaining a portion of operating
earnings while providing steadily increasing cash dividends.
     On May 16, 1995, the Board of Directors declared a
regular semi-annual cash dividend of $.27 per share of
common stock payable on June 23, 1995.  On November 21,
1995, the Board of Directors declared a regular semi-annual
cash dividend of $.29 per share of common stock making a
total of $.56 dividends per share for 1995.
     Since 1990, regular cash dividends (excluding extra
dividends) paid by the Corporation have increased at a
compounded annual rate of 8%.  The Board of Directors
reviews the Corporation's dividend policy regularly and
increases dividends when justified by earnings after
considering future capital needs.


Liquidity
     Liquidity is the measure of the Corporation's ability
to generate sufficient funds to meet customer demands for
loans and the withdrawal of deposit balances.  The
Corporation, in its normal course of business, maintains
cash reserves and has an adequate flow of funds from
maturing loans and investment securities to meet present
liquidity needs.
     Expansion of the Corporation's earning assets is based
largely on the growth of deposits from individuals and small
and medium size businesses.  These deposits are more stable
in number and size than large denomination certificates of
deposit.  In addition, the Corporation's customers have
relatively stable requirements for funds.  
     The Corporation's major source of funds and liquidity
is its deposit base.  The mix of this deposit base has been
shifting over the past few years.  During 1995 the trend in
this shifting has been to time deposits due to an increase
in interest rates.  The most notable changes in the
components of the deposit base during 1995 consisted of a
51% increase in time deposits, a 21% increase in interest
bearing demand deposits, a 15% increase in non-interest
bearing demand deposits, a 20% decrease in money market
deposits and a 6% decrease in savings deposits.  In 1994
deposit interest rates were lower but began to rise in the
latter part of the year.  The most notable changes in  the
components of the deposit base during 1994 consisted of a 7%
increase in money market deposits, a 3% increase in
certificates of deposit and a 9% decrease in savings
deposits.  Demand deposits (both interest bearing and non-
interest bearing) remained approximately the same in 1994.
     The 1995 Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows appearing
in the financial statement section shows a net decrease in
cash and cash equivalents of $3,194,000 during the past
year.  This decrease was the result of a combination of
$4,376,000 provided by operating activities, $17,488,000 net
cash used by investing activities (primarily used to
purchase securities with the proceeds of assumed deposits
from the Gretna, Virginia acquisition), and $9,919,000
provided by financing activities. 
     It is the policy of the Bank to schedule maturities of
investments through a laddered structure which provides

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sources of liquidity on a periodic basis in each year.  The
cash provided by operating and financing activities, in
addition to the cash provided by maturing of investments,
more than adequately supplied the Corporation's liquidity
needs at all times during the year.
  Liquidity strategies are implemented and monitored by the
Corporation's Asset Liability/Investment Committee on a day
to day basis.  The activities of the Committee are reported
to and reviewed by the Board of Directors.  The Committee
uses a simulation model to assess the future liquidity needs
of the Corporation and manage the investment of funds and
net interest income.  The Corporation's ability to reprice
both assets and liabilities, as well as its policy to
schedule maturities of investments, give it flexibility in
its control over liquidity needs. 
     The following interest rate sensitivity table reflects
the Corporation's assets and liabilities on December 31,
1995 that will either be repriced in accordance with market
rates or mature within the periods indicated.  The
Corporation monitors and manages its interest rate risk
position with the objectives of increasing earnings and
minimizing adverse changes in net interest income.  The
objectives are attained through a policy of maintaining a
relatively balanced interest-sensitive ratio.  The optimum
position for the least risk to the Corporation is a ratio of
1.00.  Although management attempts to maintain a ratio
close to 1.00, in a declining interest rate market it is
more desirable to have a ratio below 1.00, permitting the
Corporation to reprice more liabilities than assets.  In a
rising interest rate market, however, it is more
advantageous to have a ratio greater than 1.00, allowing the
Corporation to reprice a greater amount of assets than
liabilities.
     Although all of the ratios shown below do not appear as
balanced, it should be recognized that the Corporation's
interest-sensitive position changes quickly as a result of
management decisions and market conditions.  No prepayment
assumptions are reflected in the table.  The table shows the
sensitivity of the Corporation's balance sheet at one point
in time and is not necessarily indicative of its position on
other dates.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                            Interest Rate Sensitivity Analysis
                             December 31, 1995 (in thousands)

                                                             Over 3      Over 6
                                                   3         Months      Months      Over 1
                                                 Months       - 6         - 12       Year -      Over 5
                                                 or Less     Months      Months      5 years     Years        Total
<S>                                             <C>         <C>         <C>         <C>         <C>         <C>          
Interest sensitive assets:
  Interest bearing deposits with other banks    $    128    $     --    $     --    $     --    $     --    $    128
  Investment securities                           11,009       6,880      12,513      68,606      10,295     109,303
  Commercial loans                                42,879       1,996       6,351       2,289       1,319      54,834
  Mortgage loans                                  25,995       8,248      21,959      19,031       5,212      80,445
  Consumer loans                                   5,462       3,448       6,758      25,268          --      40,936
  Federal funds sold                               1,100          --          --          --          --       1,100
                                                --------    --------    --------    --------    --------    --------
    Total interest sensitive assets               86,573      20,572      47,581     115,194      16,826     286,746
                                                --------    --------    --------    --------    --------    --------
Interest sensitive liabilities:
  NOW and savings deposits                        89,421          --          --          --          --      89,421
  Money market deposits                           17,550          --          --          --          --      17,550
  Time deposits                                   24,073      19,265      21,563      56,095          --     120,996
  Repurchase agreements                            8,715         558         299          --          --       9,572
                                                --------    --------    --------    --------    --------    --------
    Total interest sensitive liabilities         139,759      19,823      21,862      56,095          --     237,539
                                                --------    --------    --------    --------    --------    --------
Interest sensitivity gap                        $-53,186         749      25,719      59,099      16,826    $ 49,207
                                                ========    --------    --------    --------    --------    ========

Cumulative interest sensitivity gap                         $-52,437    $-26,718    $ 32,381    $ 49,207
                                                            ========    ========    ========    ========
Percentage of cumulative gap
  to total interest sensitive assets                 -19 %       -18 %        -9 %        11 %        17 %

</TABLE>

Investment securities include $44,080 designated as "available for sale".
Of the loans in the above table that either mature or can be repriced in 
periods over 1 year, $25,109 have adjustable rates and $28,010 have fixed 
rates.


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Investment Portfolio
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO
  The following table presents information on the book and market values, maturities and taxable equivalent yields of
investment securities at the end of the last 3 years (in thousands, except yields):

                                  1995                                1994                               1993
                     -----------------------------       -----------------------------       ---------------------------
                                           Taxable                             Taxable                           Taxable
                       Book      Market  Equivalent        Book      Market  Equivalent        Book     Market  Equivalent
                       Value      Value     Yield          Value      Value     Yield          Value     Value    Yield
<S>                   <C>        <C>       <C>            <C>        <C>       <C>           <C>        <C>      <C>  
U.S. Government:
  Within 1 year       $29,055    $29,124     5.60 %       $29,059    $28,590     4.11 %       $33,029   $33,211    5.16 %
  1 to 5 years         64,923     65,091     6.00          36,893     35,719     5.75          40,305    40,480    4.42
                      -------    -------                  -------    -------                  -------   -------
    Total              93,978     94,215     5.88          65,952     64,309     5.03          73,334    73,691    4.75
                      -------    -------                  -------    -------                  -------   -------

Federal Agencies:
  Within 1 year           452        456     7.15              --         --       --              --        --      --
  1 to 5 years          2,002      1,985     4.68           2,568      2,383     5.21           7,875     7,951    7.12
  After 10 years          199        210     8.27             241        237     8.27             331       354    8.27
                      -------    -------                  -------    -------                  -------   -------
    Total               2,653      2,651     7.49           2,809      2,620     5.47           8,206     8,305    7.13
                      -------    -------                  -------    -------                  -------   -------

State and Municipal:
  Within 1 year           885        888     7.91           1,395      1,397     9.08           1,416     1,442   10.08
  1 to 5 years          1,681      1,733     8.74           2,194      2,213     9.35           3,522     3,692    9.16
  6 to 10 years         6,556      6,807     8.27           6,221      6,029     8.50           4,201     4,468    8.73
  After 10 years        3,540      3,540     7.59             670        653     8.87           1,137     1,191    8.37
                      -------    -------                  -------    -------                  -------   -------
    Total              12,662     12,968     8.18          10,480     10,292     8.78          10,276    10,793    9.03
                      -------    -------                  -------    -------                  -------   -------

Other Investments:
  Within 1 year            10         10     5.50              --         --       --              --        --      --
  1 to 5 years             --         --       --              10         10     5.50              10        10    5.50
                      -------    -------                  -------    -------                  -------   -------
    Total                  10         10     5.50              10         10     5.50              10        10    5.50
                      -------    -------                  -------    -------                  -------   -------

    Total portfolio  $109,303   $109,844     6.12         $79,251    $77,231     5.54         $91,826   $92,799    5.38%
                     ========   ========                  =======    =======                  =======   =======

</TABLE>

     At December 31, 1995, securities available for sale
included (at amortized cost) $38,783,000 in U. S.
Governments and $4,339,000 in State and Municipal
securities.  A net unrealized gain of $958,000 related to
these securities was recorded at December 31, 1995.  At
December 31, 1994, one U. S. Government security maturing
within 1 to 5 years with an amortized cost of $2,794,000 was
classified as "available for sale".  In 1994 the Corporation
recorded a net unrealized loss of $29,000 on this security.
     The "held to maturity" securities totaled $65,223,000
and $76,486,000 at December 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively
and had respective estimated fair values of $65,763,000 and
$74,466,000.  Of the amount at December 31, 1995,
$54,347,000, or 83%, were U. S. Government direct
obligations, all maturing within 5 years.  Securities "held
to maturity" in 1995 also included $2,653,000, or 4%, in
Federal agency obligations, maturing within 5 years.  The
remaining portion of the "held to maturity" category (13%),
consisted of $8,213,000 tax exempt state and municipal
securities and $10,000 in other investments.  The state and
municipal securities were diversified among many different
issues and localities.  All investments by the Corporation
in state and municipal securities were rated "A" or better.
     The book value of the total investment portfolio at
December 31, 1995 exceeded the market value by $1,498,000. 
No losses are anticipated since the Corporation has the
ability and intent to hold these securities until their
respective maturities.  The maturities of the investment
portfolio are laddered in a consistent pattern to meet the
Corporation's liquidity needs of future years.
 
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Loan Portfolio

     Total gross loans increased $20,779,000 or 13% during
1995.  As shown in schedule A on page 15, the primary
increases in types of loans were commercial and industrial
loans, loans to individuals for personal expenditures, real
estate loans secured by nonfarm, nonresidential properties
and real estate loans secured by 1 - 4 family residential
properties. 
     The loan portfolio is diversified and consists of 46%
mortgage loans, 31% commercial loans and 23% consumer loans.
     Note 9 of the Consolidated Financial Statements
presents related party loan activity.  The majority of the
loan additions and payments result from floorplan activity
by two automobile dealerships owned separately by two of the
Corporation's Directors. 
     The Corporation does not participate in highly
leveraged lending transactions, as defined by the bank
regulators and there are no loans of this nature recorded in
the loan portfolio.  The Corporation has no foreign loans in
its portfolio. 


Real Estate Loans

     Commercial real estate loans have received considerable
attention in recent years by the bank regulators and the
news media.  The concerns have been in real estate values in
certain areas of the country and the quality of banks'
commercial real estate portfolios.  It is difficult to
measure commercial real estate values within the
Corporation's trade area due to the light sales activity. 
Commercial real estate values did not escalate to levels
seen in other areas of the state and country during the ten
years prior to the last recession and Management has not
detected a significant change in values within our trade
area during 1995 or 1994.  Management has confined its real
estate lending to its trade area and has always taken a

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conservative approach in its lending practice to maintain
equity in real estate loans.  The Bank has not experienced
any commercial real estate charge-offs in recent years.
     The Corporation is conforming to the real estate
appraisal guidelines set forth by the Comptroller of the
Currency.  
     The total of outstanding real estate loans at December
31, 1995 was $84,608,000.   This consisted of $47,332,000 or
56% in loans secured by 1-4 family residential properties,
$31,083,000 or 37% in loans secured by non-farm, non-
residential properties, $5,032,000 or 6% in construction and
land development, $1,032,000 or 1% in loans secured by
farmland and $129,000 of other real estate loans.  
     Nonperforming real estate loans at December 31, 1995
and 1994 were $12,000 and $22,000, respectively.  There were
$23,000 in real estate loans on accrual status and past due
90 days or more at December 31, 1995 and none at December
31, 1994.  

Asset Quality

     The Corporation identifies specific credit exposures
through its periodic analysis of the loan portfolio and
monitors general exposures from economic trends, market
values and other external factors.  The Corporation
maintains a reserve for loan losses, which is available to
absorb losses inherent in the loan portfolio.  The reserve
is increased by the provision for losses and by recoveries
from losses.  Charge-offs decrease the reserve.  The
adequacy of the reserve for loan losses is determined on a
quarterly basis.  Various factors as defined in the previous
section "Provision and Reserve for Loan Losses" are
considered in determining the adequacy of the reserve.  
     Loans, other than consumer, are generally placed on
nonaccrual status when any portion of principal or interest
is 90 days past due or collectibility is uncertain.  Unless
loans are in the process of collection, income recognized on
consumer loans is discontinued and the loans are charged off
after a delinquency of 90 days.  At December 31, 1995 and
1994, loans in a nonaccrual or restructured status totaled
approximately $28,000 and $171,000, respectively.
     Under the Corporation's policy a nonaccuring loan may
be restored to accrual status when none of its principal and
interest is due and unpaid and the Corporation expects
repayment of the remaining contractual principal and
interest or when it otherwise becomes well secured and in
the process of collection.
     Nonperforming assets include loans on which interest is
no longer accrued, loans classified as troubled debt
restructurings and foreclosed properties.    There were no
foreclosed properties held at the close of 1995 and 1994. 
Foreclosed properties held at the close of 1993 were
$17,500.  As shown in schedule C on page 16, loans on
accrual status and past due 90 days or more have increased
during 1995 by $48,000 from $113,000 in 1994 to $161,000 in
1995.  The increase occurred in all loan types except
installment loans.  Total nonperforming loans and past due
loans 90 days or more on an accrual status is considered
very low by industry standards.    

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

A.  The following table presents the year-end balances of loans, classified by type (in thousands):

                                                1995     1994     1993     1992     1991
                                             -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
<S>                                         <C>       <C>      <C>      <C>      <C> 
Real estate loans:
  Construction and land development          $  5,032 $  3,684 $  1,925 $  2,416 $  3,293
  Secured by farmland                           1,032      872      716      745    1,189
  Secured by 1-4 family residential
    properties                                 47,332   43,458   42,194   39,985   37,098
  Secured by multi-family (5 or more)
    residential properties                        129       50       63       76       87
  Secured by nonfarm, nonresidential
    properties                                 31,083   26,412   27,946   23,094   22,210
Loans for purchasing or carrying securities        --       --       --       40       42
Loans to farmers                                2,529    2,173    1,768    2,066    2,458
Commercial and industrial loans                46,180   40,865   31,337   32,629   30,329
Loans to individuals for personal
  expenditures                                 40,936   35,512   35,358   28,928   26,168
Loans for nonrated industrial development
  obligations                                   1,901    2,155    2,528    3,666    4,462
All other loans                                    61      255       11      121       87
                                             -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
    Total loans                              $176,215 $155,436 $143,846 $133,766 $127,423
                                             ======== ======== ======== ======== ========

</TABLE>
There were no foreign loans outstanding during any of the above periods.

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<PAGE>
 B.  An analysis of the loan maturity and interest rate sensitivity is as 
     follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                      Remaining Maturities or First
                                         Repricing Opportunities
                                             (in thousands)


                                          Over 1      Over
                                1 Year    Year to     Five
                               or less    5 Years     Years       Total  Percent

<S>                           <C>         <C>        <C>       <C>       <C>
Commercial, financial
    and agricultural          $ 46,194    $ 2,289    $1,319    $ 49,802      28%

Real estate construction         5,032         --        --       5,032       3%

Real estate mortgage            56,202     19,031     5,212      80,445      46%

Consumer                        15,668     25,268        --      40,936      23%
                              --------    -------    ------    --------
                              $123,096    $46,588    $6,531    $176,215  100.00%
                              ========    =======    ======    ========

Rate Sensitivity:

Pre-determined rate           $ 14,417    $27,239    $  771    $ 42,427      24%
Floating or adjustable rate    108,679     19,349     5,760     133,788      76%
                              --------    -------    ------    --------
                              $123,096    $46,588    $6,531    $176,215     100%
                              ========    =======    ======    ========

Percent                             70%        26%        4%        100%

</TABLE>


  Certain short term loans and demand loans within the commercial, financial 
and agricultural classifications are anticipated to be curtailed prior to any 
renewal.  Normally these loans are expected to be paid within one year and all 
such loans have been classified within the one year category.  Any rollovers 
allowed depend upon the Bank's loan policy after a reappraisal of the 
borrower's creditworthiness at the date of maturity.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
  
C.  Nonperforming loans and loans past due 90 days or more (in thousands, except ratios):

                                        1995     1994     1993     1992     1991
                                        ----     ----     ----     ----     ----
       <S>                             <C>       <C>      <C>      <C>      <C>
       Nonaccruing loans:
         Real Estate                     $12      $22     $138     $129     $165
         Commercial                       --       40       73      185      364
         Agricultural                     16       --       --       --       --
                                        ----     ----     ----     ----     ----
           Total nonaccruing loans        28       62      211      314      529

       Restructured loans:
         Commercial                       --      109      256      332      152
           Total restructured loans       --      109      256      332      152
                                        ----     ----     ----     ----     ----
             Total nonperforming loans   $28     $171     $467     $646     $681
                                        ====     ====     ====     ====     ====

       Loans on accrual status past
         due 90 days or more:
           Real Estate                   $23     $ --     $ --      $28      $85
           Installment                    95      112      108       61      235
           Revolving credit                6        1       --       --        2
           Commercial                     22       --       --       --       --
           Agricultural                   15       --       --       --       --
                                        ----     ----     ----     ----     ----
             Total past due loans       $161     $113     $108      $89     $322
                                        ====     ====     ====     ====     ====

       Asset Quality Ratios:
         Reserve for loan losses
           to year-end net loans        1.51%    1.53%    1.54%    1.61%    1.62%
         Nonperforming loans
           to year-end net loans         .02%     .11%     .34%     .50%     .56%
         Reserve for loan losses
           to nonperforming loans      94.62X   13.76X    4.61X    3.24X    2.94X

</TABLE>

    At December 31, 1995, the Bank had no loan concentrations (loans to 
borrowers engaged in similar activities) which exceeded 10% of total loans, 
other than as shown in A on page 15.

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<PAGE>
     The total of nonperforming loans and loans past due 90
days or more at December 31, 1995 was $189,000, a decrease
of $95,000 from the $284,000 shown at December 31, 1994. 
Total nonperforming loans and loans past due 90 days or more
represent .1% of total loans at December 31, 1995 and .2% at
December 31, 1994.  The sizeable decline in nonperforming
loans and loans past due 90 days or more from 1993 to the
close of 1994 was due primarily to two large loans (one real
estate and one commercial) that were returned to a current
payment status in 1994 and in compliance with the guidelines
of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Bank's loan
policy. 
     Management has in place an aggressive program to
control loan delinquencies and the level of past due loans
and nonperforming loans is considered to be within an
acceptable range.


Summary of Loan Loss Experience

    An analysis of the reserve for loan losses is set forth in the following 
    table (in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                      1995      1994      1993      1992      1991
                                     ------    ------    ------    ------    ------
<S>                                  <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>
Balance at beginning of period       $2,353    $2,155    $2,094    $2,001    $1,895
                                     ------    ------    ------    ------    ------
Charge-offs:
  Commercial loans                       --         5        80        24         7
  Real estate loans                      --        14        11        23        15
  Installment loans                     240       112       113       119       145
                                     ------    ------    ------    ------    ------
                                        240       131       204       166       167
                                     ------    ------    ------    ------    ------
Recoveries:
  Commercial loans                       --        --        --        --        24
  Real estate loans                      --         4        --        --        --
  Installmemt loans                      60        53        51        29        35
                                     ------    ------    ------    ------    ------
                                         60        57        51        29        59
                                     ------    ------    ------    ------    ------
Net charge-offs                         180        74       153       137       108
Provision for loan losses               476       272       214       230       214
                                     ------    ------    ------    ------    ------
Balance at end of period             $2,649    $2,353    $2,155    $2,094    $2,001
                                     ======    ======    ======    ======    ======

Percent of net charge-offs
  to average net loans outstanding
  during the period                     .11%      .05%      .12%      .11%      .09%
                                     ======    ======    ======    ======    ======

</TABLE>

    The reserve for loan losses is based upon the quality of loans as 
determined by management taking into consideration historical loan loss 
experience, diversification of the loan portfolio, amount of secured and 
unsecured loans, banking industry standards and averages, and general economic 
conditions.  At the time that collection of the outstanding balance of specific
loans together with related interest is considered doubtful, such loans are 
placed in a nonaccruing status.


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Deposits

     The following table presents the average amount of deposits and the 
average rate paid on those deposits for the past 3 years (in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                1995                    1994                    1993

                                          Average   Average       Average   Average       Average   Average
                                           Amount    Rate          Amount    Rate          Amount    Rate
<S>                                      <C>        <C>          <C>        <C>          <C>        <C>      
Demand deposits - non-interest bearing   $ 28,679      -- %      $ 25,235      -- %      $ 23,375      -- %
Demand deposits - interest bearing         33,763    2.98          30,918    2.43          30,141    2.64
Money market                               16,318    3.21          19,736    2.59          21,755    2.72
Savings                                    50,627    3.01          56,870    2.77          58,538    3.20
Time                                       98,394    5.29          80,886    4.32          79,632    4.72

                                         $227,781    4.15%       $213,645    3.36%       $213,441    3.69%

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_____________________________________________________________________________

Certificates of Deposit


Certificates of deposit at the end of 1995 in amounts of $100,000 or more were 
classified by maturity as follows (in thousands):

3 months or less           $ 6,590
Over 3 through 6 months      3,338
Over 6 through 12 months     3,881
Over 12 months               9,767

                           $23,576

______________________________________________________________________________

Return on Shareholders' Investment and Assets

     The following table presents certain rates of return and percentages for 
the past 3 years:

                                             1995           1994        1993

Return on average assets                     1.49%          1.43%       1.36%
Return on average shareholders' investment  12.32%         11.64%      11.96%
Dividend payout                             33.41%         50.95%      34.15%
Average shareholders' investment to
  average assets                            12.13%         12.29%      11.37%


Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices

     The majority of assets and liabilities of a financial
institution are monetary in nature and therefore differ
greatly from most industrial companies that have significant
investments in fixed assets.  Due to this fact, the effects
of inflation on the Corporation's balance sheet are minimal,
meaning that there are no substantial increases or decreases
in net purchasing power over time.  The most significant
effect of inflation is on other expenses which tend to rise
during periods of general inflation.
     Management feels that the most significant impact on
financial results is changes in interest rates and the
Corporation's ability to react to those changes.  As
discussed previously, management is attempting to maintain
an essentially balanced position between interest sensitive
assets and liabilities in order to protect against wide
interest rate fluctuations.

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                            QUARTERLY FINANCIAL RESULTS
                      (in thousands, except per share amounts)
                  American National Bankshares Inc. and Subsidiary



                                       Fourth    Third     Second    First
                                       Quarter   Quarter   Quarter   Quarter
                                       -------   -------   -------   -------
             1995
             ----
<S>                                    <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>
Interest Income                        $5,589    $5,069    $4,645    $4,444
Interest Expense                        2,585     2,251     1,941     1,786
                                       ------    ------    ------    ------
  Net Interest Income                   3,004     2,818     2,704     2,658
Provision for Loan Losses                 102       160       121        93
                                       ------    ------    ------    ------
  Net Interest Income After Provision   2,902     2,658     2,583     2,565
Non-Interest Income                       435       525       488       479
Non-Interest Expense                    2,072     1,547     1,583     1,566
                                       ------    ------    ------    ------
  Income Before Income Tax Provision    1,265     1,636     1,488     1,478
Income Tax Provision                      413       513       449       469
                                       ------    ------    ------    ------
  Net Income                           $  852    $1,123    $1,039    $1,009
                                       ======    ======    ======    ======

Per Common Share:
  Net Income                           $  .36    $  .47    $  .43    $  .42
  Cash Dividends                       $  .29    $   --    $  .27    $   --



             1994
             ----

Interest Income                        $4,304    $4,081    $3,842    $3,830
Interest Expense                        1,703     1,579     1,540     1,552
                                       ------    ------    ------    ------
  Net Interest Income                   2,601     2,502     2,302     2,278
Provision for Loan Losses                  83        90        45        54
                                       ------    ------    ------    ------
  Net Interest Income After Provision   2,518     2,412     2,257     2,224
Non-Interest Income                       558       422       489       417
Non-Interest Expense                    1,666     1,496     1,471     1,486
                                       ------    ------    ------    ------
  Income Before Income Tax Provision    1,410     1,338     1,275     1,155
Income Tax Provision                      451       440       394       360
                                       ------    ------    ------    ------
  Net Income                           $  959    $  898    $  881    $  795
                                       ======    ======    ======    ======

Per Common Share:
  Net Income                           $  .40    $  .37    $  .37    $  .33
  Cash Dividends                       $  .50    $   --    $  .25    $   --



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MANAGEMENT'S REPORT ON
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                                                             
                        

     The following consolidated financial statements and
related notes to consolidated financial statements of
American National Bankshares Inc. and Subsidiary were
prepared by Management which has the primary responsibility
for the integrity of the financial information.  The
statements have been prepared in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles appropriate in the
circumstances and include amounts that are based on
Management's best estimates and judgement.  Financial
information elsewhere in this Annual Report is presented on
a basis consistent with that in the financial statements.
     In meeting its responsibility for the fair presentation
of the financial statements, Management relies on the
Corporation's comprehensive system of internal accounting
controls.  This system provides reasonable assurance that
assets are safeguarded and transactions are recorded to
permit the preparation of appropriate financial information. 
The system of internal controls is characterized by an
effective control-oriented environment within the
Corporation which is augmented by written policies and
procedures, internal audits and the careful selection and
training of qualified personnel.
     The functioning of the accounting system and related
internal accounting controls is under the general oversight
of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors which is
comprised of three outside directors.  The accounting system
and related controls are reviewed by an extensive program of
internal audits.  The Audit Committee meets regularly with
the internal auditors to review their work and ensure that
they are properly discharging their responsibilities.  In
addition, the Committee reviews and approves the scope and
timing of the internal audits and any findings with respect
to the system of internal controls.  The Audit Committee
also meets periodically with representatives of Arthur
Andersen LLP, the Corporation's independent public
accountants, to discuss the results of their audit as well
as other audit and financial matters.  Reports of
examinations conducted by the Office of the Comptroller of
the Currency are also reviewed by the committee members.
     The responsibility of Arthur Andersen LLP is limited to
an expression of their opinion as to the fairness of the
financial statements presented.  Their opinion is based on
an audit conducted in accordance with generally accepted
auditing standards as described in the second paragraph of
their report.  


                              Charles H. Majors
                              President and Chief
                     			      Executive Officer


                              David Hyler
                              Senior Vice-President,
                              Secretary & Treasurer

- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

                                                             
                        

To the Shareholders and the Board of Directors of
American National Bankshares Inc.:

     We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance
sheets of American National Bankshares  Inc. (a Virginia
corporation) and Subsidiary as of December 31, 1995 and
1994, and the related consolidated statements of income,
changes in shareholders' investment and cash flows for each
of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1995. 
These financial statements are the responsibility of the
Corporation's management.  Our responsibility is to express
an opinion on these financial statements based on our
audits.
     We conducted our audits in accordance with generally
accepted auditing standards.  Those standards require that
we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance
about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement.  An audit includes examining, on a test basis,
evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the
financial statements.  An audit also includes assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation.  We believe that our audits provide
a reasonable basis for our opinion.
     In our opinion, the financial statements referred to
above present fairly, in all material respects, the
consolidated financial position of American National
Bankshares Inc. and Subsidiary as of December 31, 1995 and
1994, and the consolidated results of their operations and
their cash flows for each of the three years in the period
ended December 31, 1995 in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles.




Arthur Andersen LLP
Greensboro, North Carolina,
March 14, 1996.

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<CAPTION>


           CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS -- December 31, 1995 and 1994
               American National Bankshares Inc. and Subsidiary

ASSETS                                                               1995               1994
<S>                                                            <C>                <C> 
Cash and due from banks .......................................$     9,533,586    $    9,177,088
Federal funds sold ............................................      1,100,000         4,650,000
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks.......................        127,967         1,585,961
Investment securities:
  Securities available for sale (at market value)..............     44,080,318         2,764,680
  Securities held to maturity (market value of $65,763,472
    in 1995 and $74,466,613 in 1994)...........................     65,222,646        76,486,213
                                                                ---------------    --------------
      Total investment securities..............................    109,302,964        79,250,893
                                                                ---------------    --------------
Loans .........................................................    176,215,261       155,435,934
  Less--
    Unearned income............................................       -751,360        -1,956,678
    Reserve for loan losses....................................     -2,649,401        -2,353,411
                                                                ---------------    --------------
        Net loans..............................................    172,814,500       151,125,845
                                                                ---------------    --------------
Federal Reserve Bank stock, Federal Home Loan Bank
    stock and other, at cost...................................        962,800           944,600
Bank premises and equipment, at cost, less accumulated
  depreciation of $4,631,517 in 1995 and $4,239,886 in 1994....      3,948,493         3,401,759
Accrued interest receivable and other assets...................      7,292,549         3,632,185
                                                                ---------------    --------------
        Total assets...........................................$   305,082,859    $  253,768,331
                                                                ===============    ==============
LIABILITIES and SHAREHOLDERS' INVESTMENT

Liabilities:
  Demand deposits -- non-interest bearing......................$    31,862,593    $   27,827,503
  Demand deposits -- interest bearing..........................     38,439,165        31,773,232
  Money market deposits........................................     17,550,117        21,915,675
  Savings deposits.............................................     50,981,782        54,028,591
  Time deposits ...............................................    120,996,210        80,315,772
                                                                ---------------    --------------
        Total deposits.........................................    259,829,867       215,860,773
                                                                ---------------    --------------
  Repurchase agreements........................................      9,572,035         6,104,795
  Accrued interest payable and other liabilities...............      1,555,623         1,017,091
        Total liabilities......................................    270,957,525       222,982,659
Shareholders' investment:                                       ---------------    --------------
  Preferred stock, $5 par, 200,000 shares authorized,
    none outstanding...........................................          --                 --
  Common stock, $1 par, 3,000,000 shares authorized,
    2,400,000 shares outstanding...............................      2,400,000         2,400,000
  Capital in excess of par value...............................      5,400,000         5,400,000
  Retained earnings............................................     25,693,188        23,014,313
  Net unrealized gains (losses)................................        632,146           -28,641
                                                                ---------------    --------------
        Total shareholders' investment.........................     34,125,334        30,785,672
                                                                ---------------    --------------
        Total liabilities and shareholders' investment.........$   305,082,859    $  253,768,331
                                                                ===============    ==============


 The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an
 integral part of these balance sheets.
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<CAPTION>


                             CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS of INC0ME
                    FOR the YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993
                      American National Bankshares Inc. and Subsidiary

                                                      1995            1994            1993
<S>                                             <C>            <C>              <C> 
Interest Income:
  Interest and fees on loans....................$   15,008,441  $   11,797,860  $   10,606,879
  Interest on federal funds sold and other......       158,734         171,167         321,534
  Income on investment securities:
    U. S. Government............................     3,860,228       3,203,707       3,710,226
    Federal agencies............................       148,593         272,729         622,617
    State and municipal (tax-exempt)............       570,870         610,851         656,374
    Other investments...........................           550             550             550
                                                  -------------   -------------   -------------
      Total interest income.....................    19,747,416      16,056,864      15,918,180
                                                  -------------   -------------   -------------
Interest Expense:
  Interest on deposits:
    Demand......................................     1,007,187         751,388         796,821
    Money market................................       524,306         510,267         591,229
    Savings.....................................     1,523,570       1,577,452       1,870,521
    Time........................................     5,201,062       3,494,147       3,755,283
  Interest on federal funds purchased and
    repurchase agreements.......................       307,014          41,033           3,387
                                                  -------------   -------------   -------------
      Total interest expense....................     8,563,139       6,374,287       7,017,241
                                                  -------------   -------------   -------------
Net Interest Income.............................    11,184,277       9,682,577       8,900,939
Provision for Loan Losses.......................       475,630         271,802         213,500
Net Interest Income After Provision               -------------   -------------   -------------
  For Loan Losses...............................    10,708,647       9,410,775       8,687,439
                                                  -------------   -------------   -------------
Non-Interest Income:
  Trust department income.......................     1,343,015       1,396,072       1,469,727
  Service charges on deposit accounts...........       361,336         278,807         256,071
  Non-deposit fees and insurance commissions....        93,481         103,713          80,090
  Other income..................................       128,436         107,266          64,660
                                                  -------------   -------------   -------------
      Total non-interest income.................     1,926,268       1,885,858       1,870,548
                                                  -------------   -------------   -------------
Non-Interest Expense:
  Salaries......................................     2,991,094       2,767,447       2,753,944
  Pension and other employee benefits...........       843,369         683,386         472,440
  Occupancy and equipment expense...............       870,630         870,545         830,645
  FDIC insurance expense........................       253,039         484,337         469,690
  Postage and printing..........................       247,526         237,108         254,519
  Other expenses................................     1,562,382       1,076,129         991,009
                                                  -------------   -------------   -------------
      Total non-interest expense................     6,768,040       6,118,952       5,772,247
                                                  -------------   -------------   -------------
Income Before Income Tax Provision..............     5,866,875       5,177,681       4,785,740
Income Tax Provision............................     1,844,000       1,645,000       1,483,000
                                                  -------------   -------------   -------------
Net Income......................................$    4,022,875  $    3,532,681  $    3,302,740
Net Income Per Common Share, based on             =============   =============   =============
  2,400,000 shares outstanding..................         $1.68           $1.47           $1.38

</TABLE>
             The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are
                          an integral part of these statements.


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<CAPTION>

                                   CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS of CHANGES in SHAREHOLDERS' INVESTMENT
                                                FOR the YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993
                                       American National Bankshares Inc. and Subsidiary

                                                 Common Stock             Capital in                      Net            Total
                                                                          Excess of      Retained      Unrealized    Shareholders'
                                              Shares        Amount        Par Value      Earnings     Gains (Losses)  Investment
<S>                                        <C>          <C>             <C>           <C>           <C>             <C>
Balance, December 31, 1992.................  2,400,000  $  2,400,000    $  5,400,000  $  19,106,892 $      --       $  26,906,892

Net income.................................     --            --              --          3,302,740        --           3,302,740

Cash dividends, at $.47 per share..........     --            --              --         -1,128,000        --          -1,128,000
                                           ------------  ------------    ------------  -------------  ------------   -------------
Balance, December 31, 1993.................  2,400,000  $  2,400,000    $  5,400,000  $  21,281,632 $      --       $  29,081,632

Net income.................................     --            --              --          3,532,681        --           3,532,681

Cash dividends, at $.75 per share..........     --            --              --         -1,800,000        --          -1,800,000

Net unrealized loss........................     --            --              --            --            -28,641         -28,641
                                           ------------  ------------    ------------  -------------  ------------   -------------
Balance, December 31, 1994.................  2,400,000  $  2,400,000    $  5,400,000  $  23,014,313 $     -28,641   $  30,785,672

Net income.................................     --            --              --          4,022,875        --           4,022,875

Cash dividends, at $.56 per share..........     --            --              --         -1,344,000        --          -1,344,000

Net unrealized gain........................     --            --              --            --            660,787         660,787
                                           ------------  ------------    ------------  -------------  ------------   -------------
Balance, December 31, 1995.............      2,400,000  $  2,400,000    $  5,400,000  $  25,693,188 $     632,146   $  34,125,334
                                           ============  ============    ============  =============  ============   =============

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<CAPTION>
                                                 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS of CASH FLOWS
                                          FOR the YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1994 AND 1993
                                            American National Bankshares Inc. and Subsidiary

                                                                           1995           1994            1993
<S>                                                               <C>             <C>             <C>                  
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
  Interest received.............................................. $   18,779,282  $   16,004,339  $   16,392,487
  Fees and commissions received..................................      1,910,184       1,826,504       2,105,099
  Interest paid..................................................     -8,306,940      -6,359,202      -7,064,332
  Cash paid to suppliers and employees...........................     -6,106,248      -5,723,550      -5,388,813
  Income taxes paid..............................................     -1,900,517      -1,686,255      -1,736,707
                                                                   --------------  --------------  --------------
  Net cash provided by operating activities......................      4,375,761       4,061,836       4,307,734
                                                                   --------------  --------------  --------------
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
  Acquisition of branch operations...............................     30,716,425           --              --
  Proceeds from maturities and sales of investment securities....     28,085,119      39,803,176      37,252,284
  Purchase of investment securities and corporate stock..........    -57,278,228     -28,174,861     -35,815,616
  Proceeds from maturing interest-bearing deposits in
    other banks..................................................      1,457,994       2,000,000           --
  Interest-bearing deposits made in other banks..................          --            -86,874      -1,498,725
  Net increase in loans made to customers........................    -20,015,489     -13,520,859     -10,150,260
  Capital expenditures...........................................       -453,663        -623,829        -363,823
                                                                   --------------  --------------  --------------
  Net cash used by investing activities..........................    -17,487,842        -603,247     -10,576,140
                                                                   --------------  --------------  --------------
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
  Net (decrease) increase in demand, money market and
    savings deposits.............................................    -12,166,014      -3,813,729       8,188,100
  Net increase (decrease) in certificates of deposit.............     19,961,353       2,019,545      -2,972,016
  Net increase in repurchase agreements..........................      3,467,240       6,104,795           --
  Dividends paid.................................................     -1,344,000      -1,800,000      -1,128,000
                                                                   --------------  --------------  --------------
  Net cash provided by financing activities......................      9,918,579       2,510,611       4,088,084
                                                                   --------------  --------------  --------------
Net (Decrease) Increase In Cash And Cash Equivalents........          -3,193,502       5,969,200      -2,180,322

Cash And Cash Equivalents At Beginning Of Year...........             13,827,088       7,857,888      10,038,210
                                                                   --------------  --------------  --------------
Cash And Cash Equivalents At End Of Year......................... $   10,633,586  $   13,827,088  $    7,857,888
                                                                   ==============  ==============  ==============
Reconciliation of Net Income to Net Cash Provided by
  Operating Activities:
  Net income..................................................... $    4,022,875  $    3,532,681  $    3,302,740
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
    provided by operating activities:
    Depreciation and amortization................................        512,114         455,349         393,941
    Provision for loan losses....................................        475,630         271,802         213,500
    Provision (benefit) for deferred income taxes................        -50,000        -125,000          40,525
    (Increase) decrease in accrued interest receivable and
      other assets...............................................     -1,021,840        -121,627         630,592
    Increase (decrease) in interest payable and other
      liabilites.................................................        436,982          48,631        -273,564
                                                                   --------------  --------------  --------------
  Net cash provided by operating activities...................... $    4,375,761  $    4,061,836  $    4,307,734
                                                                   ==============  ==============  ==============

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The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral 
part of these statements.

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                   Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements
                       December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993

                 American National Bankshares Inc. and Subsidiary

                                                             
                        

1. Summary of Accounting Policies:


Consolidation

     The consolidated financial statements include the
amounts and results of operations of American National
Bankshares Inc. (the Corporation) and its wholly-owned
subsidiary, American National Bank and Trust Company (the
Bank).  The Bank offers a wide variety of retail, commercial
and trust banking services through its offices located in
the trade area of the City of Danville, Virginia and the
County of Pittsylvania.  All significant intercompany
transactions and accounts are eliminated in consolidation.


Investment Securities

     In 1993, the Bank adopted Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 115, "Accounting for
Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities".  SFAS No
115 addresses the accounting and reporting for investments
in equity securities that have readily determinable fair
values and for all investments in debt securities.  These
investments are to be classified in one of three categories: 
held to maturity, available for sale and trading.
     Debt securities acquired with both the intent and
ability to be held to maturity are classified as held to
maturity and reported at amortized cost.  Gains or losses
realized from the sale of any securities held to maturity
would be determined by specific identification and would be
included in non-interest income.
     Securities which may be used to meet liquidity needs
arising from unanticipated deposit and loan fluctuations,
changes in regulatory capital and investment requirements,
or unforeseen changes in market conditions, including
interest rates, market values or inflation rates, are
classified as available for sale.  Securities available for
sale are reported at estimated fair value, with unrealized
gains and losses reported as a separate component of
shareholders' investment, net of tax.  Gains or losses
realized from the sale of securities available for sale are
determined by specific identification and are included in
non-interest income.
     Trading account securities, of which none were held on
December 31, 1995, are reported at fair value.  Market
adjustments, fees, gains or losses and income earned on
trading account securities are included in non-interest
income.  Gains or losses realized from the sale of trading
securities are determined by specific identification and are
included in non-interest income.
     During the fourth quarter of 1995, the Bank transferred
$2,631,000 of securities which were previously classified as
held to maturity under SFAS No. 115 to the available for
sale category.  The Financial Accounting Standards Board
(FASB) provided enterprises the opportunity to make a one
time reassessment of the classification of all investment
securities held at that time, such that the reclassification
of any security from the held to maturity category would not
call into question the enterprise's intent to hold other
debt securities to maturity in the future.  Management
anticipates that this classification will allow more
flexibility in the day-to-day management of the overall
portfolio than the prior classifications.


Loans

     Loans are stated at the principal amount outstanding,
net of unearned income.  Mortgage and commercial loans
accrue interest on the unpaid balance of the loans. 
Consumer installment loans made prior to April 1, 1994 earn
interest on the level yield method based on the daily
outstanding balance.  Consumer loans made subsequent to
April 1, 1994 accrue interest on the unpaid balance of the
loans.  The net amount of nonrefundable loan origination
fees and direct costs associated with the lending process
are deferred and amortized to interest income over the
contractual lives of the loans using the effective interest
method.

 
Reserve for Loan Losses

     The reserve for loan losses is an estimate of losses
inherent in the loan portfolio as determined by management
taking into consideration historical loan loss experience,
diversification of the loan portfolio, amount of secured and
unsecured loans, banking industry standards and averages,
and general economic conditions.  Ultimate losses may vary
from current estimates.  These estimates are reviewed
periodically and as adjustments become necessary, they are
reported in earnings in the periods in which they become
reasonably estimable.


Bank Premises and Equipment
     Additions and major replacements are added to bank
premises and equipment at cost.  Maintenance and repair
costs are charged to expense when incurred.  Premises and
equipment are depreciated over their estimated useful lives
using primarily accelerated methods.


Income and Expense Recognition

     The Bank utilizes the accrual method of accounting in
recognizing items of income and expense.

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Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements

     The preparation of financial statements in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles requires
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the
reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the
financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues
and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results
could differ from those estimates.


Statement of Cash Flows

     Cash and cash equivalents include cash and amounts due
from banks and Federal funds sold.  Generally, Federal funds
are purchased and sold for one-day periods.


Income Taxes

     Deferred income taxes have been provided where
different accounting methods have been used for reporting
income for income tax and for financial reporting purposes.


New Accounting Pronouncements

     During 1995, the FASB issued SFAS No. 121, "Accounting
for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived
Assets to be Disposed Of".  This statement establishes
accounting standards for long-lived assets, certain
identifiable intangibles and goodwill related to those
assets to be held and to be disposed of.  The statement
requires such assets to be reviewed for impairment whenever
events or changes in circumstances indicate that the
carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.  Any
resulting impairment loss is required to be reported in the
period in which the recognition criteria are first applied
and met.  The Bank adopted the provisions of the statement
on January 1, 1996.  The implementation did not have a
material impact on the consolidated financial position or
consolidated results of operations.
     During 1995, the FASB issued SFAS No. 122, "Accounting
for Mortgage Servicing Rights" and SFAS No. 123, "Accounting
for Stock Based Compensation".  The Bank adopted the
provisions of these statements on January 1, 1996.  The
adoption of these statements did not have a material impact
on the Bank's consolidated financial position or
consolidated results of operations.


2.   Parent Company Financial Information:

     Condensed parent company financial information is as
follows (in thousands):

                                   As of December 31
Condensed Balance Sheets             1995      1994
     Assets:
       Investment in Subsidiary    $34,102   $30,761
       Other Assets                     23        25
          Total Assets             $34,125   $30,786
                                   =======   =======
     Shareholders' Investment      $34,125   $30,786
                                   =======   =======


                                             For the Year Ended
                                                  December 31
     Condensed Statements of Income           1995      1994      1993
     
     Dividends from Subsidiary               $1,344    $1,805    $1,128    
     Expenses                                    (1)       (1)       (1)
     Income Before Equity in Undistributed
       Earnings of Subsidiary                 1,343     1,804     1,127     
     Equity in Undistributed Earnings
       of Subsidiary                          2,680     1,729     2,176
     Net Income                              $4,023    $3,533    $3,303   
                                             ======    ======    ======

                                                  For the Year Ended
                                                     December 31
     Condensed Statements of Cash Flows       1995      1994      1993
     Cash provided by dividends received
       from Subsidiary                       $1,344    $1,805    $1,128
     Cash used for payment of dividends      (1,344)   (1,800)   (1,128)
     Other                                       (1)       (1)       (1)
     Net increase (decrease) in cash         $   (1)   $    4    $   (1)
                                             =======   =======   =======


3.  Mergers and Acquisitions

     On March 14, 1996, the Corporation completed the acquisition of Mutual
Savings Bank, F.S.B. (Mutual) upon the approval of the shareholders of each
company.  The Corporation exchanged approximately 879,805 common shares, at an
exchange ratio of .705 of a share of the Corporation's common stock, for each of
Mutual's 1,248,100 common shares.
     The transaction will be accounted for as a pooling of interests.  The
financial position and results of operations of the Corporation and Mutual will
be combined and the fiscal year of Mutual will be conformed to the Corporation's
fiscal year.  In addition, all prior periods presented will be restated to give
effect to the merger.
     The following unaudited presentation reflects key line items on an
historical basis for the Corporation and Mutual and on a proforma combined basis
assuming the merger was effective for the periods presented 

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(in thousands, except per share data):

                         American National   Mutual Savings      Proforma
                          Bankshares Inc.    Bank, F.S.B.        Combined
     1995
     Net interest income      $11,184             $3,120         $14,304
     Net income                 4,023                993           5,016
     Net income per share        1.68                .82            1.54
     
     1994
     Net interest income      $ 9,683             $3,119         $12,802
     Net income                 3,533                976           4,509
     Net income per share        1.47                .81            1.39
     
     1993
     Net interest income      $ 8,901             $3,392         $12,293
     Net income                 3,303              1,262           4,565
     Net income per share        1.38               1.06            1.41

     In conjunction with the merger, certain material, non-recurring adjustments
will be recorded.  These adjustments include recording the Federal tax liability
associated with Mutual's prior untaxed loan loss reserves.  Based on a marginal
tax rate of 34% and Mutual's loan loss reserve of $3,158,000 at September 30,
1995, the impact of this adjustment will result in additional income tax
provision of approximately $1,074,000.  Additionally, legislation was proposed
during the third quarter of 1995 that would result in the payment of a one-time
assessment by financial institutions with deposits insured by the Savings
Association Insurance Fund (SAIF).  As a result of the merger with Mutual,
approximately 26% of the Bank's deposits will be SAIF-insured.  The one-time
assessment rate, to be determined by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation,
is expected to be $.80 per $100 of deposits.  Commercial banks with SAIF-insured
deposits acquired from thrifts will likely be allowed a reduction of 20% of the
assessment base.  This adjustment would be available only to banks with less
than 50% of their total deposits in the SAIF.  The pretax impact of this one-
time assessment on the Bank is not expected to exceed $500,000.  The Bank will
record this expense when the legislation is enacted.

     Subsequent to year-end, the shareholders of the Corporation approved an
amendment to the articles of incorporation to increase the number of authorized
shares of the Corporation's common stock from 3,000,000 shares to 10,000,000
shares.
 
     In August 1995, The Corporation acquired the branch office of Crestar Bank
in Gretna, Virginia.  In addition to the branch facilities at Gretna, the
Corporation acquired $2,150,000 in loans and assumed deposits of $36,295,000. 
This transaction was accounted for as a purchase.


4.  Investment Securities:

     The amortized cost and estimated fair value of investments in debt
securities at December 31, 1995 and 1994 were as follows (in thousands):



                                                 1995
                              __________________________________________

                              Amortized       Unrealized       Estimated
                                 Cost      Gains    Losses     Fair Value
                              ---------   ------    ------     ----------

Securities held to maturity:
  U.S. Government             $ 54,347    $  306    $   -70    $ 54,583
  Federal Agencies               2,653        15        -17       2,651
  State & Municipal              8,213       325        -19       8,519
  Other                             10        --       --            10
                              --------    ------    --------   --------
   Total securities held
     to maturity                65,223       646       -106      65,763
                              --------    ------    --------   --------

Securities available for sale:
  U.S. Government               38,783       848       --        39,631
  State & Municipal              4,339       110       --         4,449
                              --------    ------    --------   --------
   Total securities
     available for sale         43,122       958       --        44,080
                              --------    ------    --------   --------
  Total securities            $108,345    $1,604    $  -106    $109,843       
                              ========    ======    ========   ========



                                                 1994
                              __________________________________________

                              Amortized       Unrealized       Estimated
                                 Cost      Gains    Losses     Fair Value
                              ---------   ------    ------     ----------

Securities held to maturity:
  U.S. Government             $ 63,187    $    5    $-1,648    $ 61,544
  Federal Agencies               2,809        --       -189       2,620
  State & Municipal             10,480       103       -291      10,292
  Other                             10        --         --          10
                              --------    ------    -------    --------
   Total securities held
     to maturity                76,486       108     -2,128      74,466
                              --------    ------    -------    --------

Securities available for sale:
  U.S. Government                2,794       --         -29       2,765
  State & Municipal                 --       --          --          --
                              --------    ------    -------    --------
   Total securities
     available for sale          2,794      --          -29       2,765
                              --------    ------    -------    --------
  Total securities            $ 79,280    $  108    $-2,157    $ 77,231
                              ========    ======    =======    ========


                                 
     The amortized cost and estimated fair value of investments in debt
securities at December 31, 1995, by contractual maturity, are shown below (in
thousands).  Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because
borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call
or prepayment penalties.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>                                                         
                          
                                         Held to Maturity                    Available for Sale

                                   Amortized          Estimated           Amortized        Estimated
                                      Cost           Fair Value             Cost          Fair Value

<S>                                <C>                <C>             <C>             <C>          
Due in one year or less                  $30,402          $30,477     $      --       $       --

Due after one year through
       five years                         28,975           29,178             38,783            39,631

Due after five years through
       ten years                           5,647            5,898                824               909

Due after ten years                          199              210              3,515             3,540
                               ------------------  ---------------      -------------   ---------------
                                         $65,223          $65,763            $43,122           $44,080
                               ==================  ===============      =============   ===============

</TABLE>


     Proceeds from calls exercised by the issuers of investments in debt
securities were $545,000 in 1995 and $5,405,000 in 1994.  Proceeds from sales of
investments in debt securities were $6,980,000 in 1995.  

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The Bank recognized losses of $22,000 on sales of securities during 1995.  
There were no sales in 1994 or 1993.
     Investment securities with a book value of approximately $19,382,000 at
December 31, 1995 were pledged to secure deposits of the U. S. Government, state
and political sub-divisions and for other purposes as required by law.  Of this
amount, $11,387,000 was pledged to secure repurchase agreements.


5.  Loans:

     Outstanding loans at December 31, 1995 and 1994 were composed of the
following (in thousands):

                                                      1995             1994
Real Estate loans:
  Construction and land development                $  5,032         $  3,684
  Secured by farmland                                 1,032              872 
  Secured by 1 - 4 family residential properties     47,332           43,458
  Secured by multi-family (5 or more)
    residential properties                              129               50
  Secured by nonfarm, nonresidential properties      31,083           26,412
Loans to farmers                                      2,529            2,173
Commercial and industrial loans                      46,180           40,865
Loans to individuals for personal expenditures       40,936           35,512
Loans for nonrated industrial development 
  obligations                                         1,901            2,155
All other loans                                          61              255
    Total loans                                    $176,215         $155,436
                                                   ========         ========

     Loans, other than consumer, are generally placed on nonaccrual status when
any portion of principal or interest is 90 days past due or collectibility is
uncertain.  Unless loans are in the process of collection, income recognition on
consumer loans is discontinued and the loans are charged off after a delinquency
of 90 days.  At December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993, loans in a nonaccrual or
restructured status totaled approximately $28,000, $171,000 and $467,000,
respectively.  
     Interest income on nonaccrual loans, if recognized, is recorded on a cash
basis.  For the years 1995, 1994 and 1993, the gross amount of interest income
that would have been recorded on nonaccrual loans and restructured loans at
December 31, if all such loans had been accruing interest at the original
contractual rate, was $1,000, $20,000 and $59,000, respectively.  No interest
payments were recorded in 1995 or 1994 as interest income for all such
nonperforming loans.
     Under the Corporation's policy a nonaccruing loan may be restored to
accrual status when none of its principal and interest is due and unpaid and the
Corporation expects repayment of the remaining contractual principal and
interest or when it otherwise becomes well secured and in the process of
collection.
     As of January 1, 1995, the Bank adopted SFAS No. 114, "Accounting by
Creditors for Impairment of a Loan", which was amended by SFAS No. 118,
"Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan-Income Recognition and
Disclosures".  SFAS No. 114, as amended, requires that impaired loans be
measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at
the loan's effective interest rate, or as a practical expedient, at the loan's
observable market price or the fair value of the collateral, if the loan is
collateral-dependent.  When the measure of the impaired loan is less than the
recorded investment in the loan, the impairment is recorded through a valuation
allowance.  The Bank had previously measured the reserve for loan losses using
methods similar to those prescribed in SFAS No. 114.  As a result of adopting
these statements, no additional reserve for loan losses was required as of
January 1, 1995.
     For purposes of applying SFAS No. 114, commercial loans on nonaccrual
status are evaluated for impairment on an individual basis.  Management assesses
the current economic condition and the historical repayment patterns of the
creditor in determining whether delays in repayment on the loans are considered
to be insignificant shortfalls or indicators of impairment.  Those loans for
which management considers it probable that the Bank will be unable to collect
all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement are
considered to be impaired.  All loans made by the Bank other than commercial
loans are excluded from the scope of SFAS No. 114 as they are considered
smaller-balance homogeneous loans that are collectively evaluated for
impairment.  Interest income is recognized on impaired loans in the same manner
as loans on nonaccrual status.
     During 1995, the Bank did not identify any loans as impaired.
     The loan portfolio is concentrated primarily in the immediate geographic
region which is the Corporation's trade area consisting of the City of Danville
and Pittsylvania County, Virginia.  There were no concentrations of loans to any
individual, group of individuals, businesses or industry that exceeded 10% of
the outstanding loans at December 31, 1995.

     An analysis of the reserve for loan losses is as follows (in thousands):

                                     1995       1994      1993
     Balance, beginning of year    $2,353     $2,155    $2,094
     Provision for loan losses
       charged to expense             476        272       214
     Charge-offs                     (240)      (131)     (203)
     Recoveries                        60         57        50
     Balance, end of year          $2,649     $2,353    $2,155
                                   ======     ======    ======

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6.  Time Deposits:

     Included in time deposits are certificates of deposit in denominations of
$100,000 or more totaling $23,576,000, $13,809,000 and $12,744,000 at December
31, 1995, 1994 and 1993, respectively.  Interest expense on such deposits during
1995, 1994 and 1993 was  $648,000, $390,000 and $395,000, respectively.


7.  Income Taxes:

     The components of the Corporation's net deferred tax assets as of December
31, 1995 and December 31, 1994, were as follows (in thousands):

                                        December 31          December 31
                                           1995                  1994
     Deferred tax assets:
     Reserve for loan losses            $     697                $596
     Deferred compensation                    184                 144    
     Other                                     47                  46
                                              928                 786
     Valuation allowance                     (194)               (152)
                                              734                 634
     Deferred tax liabilities:          
       Net unrealized gains                   326                  --
       Prepaid pension                         91                  89
       Other                                   80                  32 
                                              497                 121
     Net deferred tax asset             $     237                $513
                                             ====                 ===

The provision for income taxes consists of the following (in thousands):

                                          For Years Ended
                                            December 31         
                                     1995       1994        1993
Taxes currently payable            $1,894     $1,770      $1,442
Deferred tax provision (benefit)      (50)      (125)         41   
                                   $1,844     $1,645      $1,483
                                   ======     ======      ======

The effective rates of the provision differ from the statutory federal income
tax rates due to the following items:
                                     1995       1994      1993
Federal statutory rate               34.0%      34.0%     34.0%             
     Non-taxable interest income     (3.5)      (3.2)     (5.4)              
      Other                            .9        1.0       2.4
                                     31.4%      31.8%     31.0%
                                     ====       ====      ====


8.  Commitments and Contingent Liabilities:

     The consolidated financial statements do not reflect various commitments
and contingent liabilities which arise in the normal course of business to meet
the financing needs of customers.  These include commitments to extend credit
and standby letters of credit.  These instruments involve, to varying degrees,
elements of credit, interest rate and liquidity risk in excess of the amount
recognized in the consolidated balance sheets.  The extent of the Bank's
involvement in various commitments or contingent liabilities is expressed by the
contract or notional amounts of such instruments.
     Commitments to extend credit, which amounted to $32,226,000 and $34,150,000
at December 31, 1995 and 1994, represent legally binding agreements to lend to a
customer with fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses.  Since many
of the commitments are expected to expire without being funded, the total
commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future liquidity requirements.
     Commitments to purchase securities when issued amounted to $3,250,000 at
December 31, 1995.  There were no commitments to purchase securities at the
close of 1994.
     Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Bank
guaranteeing the performance of a customer to a third party.  Those guarantees
are primarily issued to support public and private borrowing arrangements.  At
December 31, 1995 and 1994 the Bank had $632,000 and $672,000 in outstanding
standby letters of credit.
     Management and the Corporation's counsel are not aware of any pending
litigation against the Corporation and believe that there are no contingent
liabilities outstanding that will result in a material adverse effect on the
Corporation's consolidated financial position and consolidated results of
operations.
     The Bank is a member of the Federal Reserve System and is required to
maintain certain levels of its cash and due from bank balances as reserves based
on regulatory requirements. At December 31, 1995, this reserve requirement was
approximately $2,646,000.
   

9.  Related Party Transactions:

     The Directors provide the Bank with substantial amounts of business, and
many are among its largest depositors and borrowers.  The total amount of loans
outstanding to the executive officers, directors and their business interests
was $13,845,000, $12,527,000, and $8,908,000 at December 31, 1995, 1994 and
1993, respectively.  The maximum amount of loans outstanding to the officers,
directors and their business interests at any month-end during 1995, 1994 and
1993 was approximately 8.3% of gross loans.  Management believes that all such
loans are made on substantially the same terms, including interest rates, as
those prevailing at the time for comparable loans to similar, unrelated
borrowers, and do not involve more than a normal risk of collectibility.  

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As of December 31, 1995, none of these loans were restructured, nor were any 
related party loans charged off during 1995.  An analysis of these loans for 
1995 is as follows (in thousands):

 Balance, beginning of year       $12,527
 Additions                         23,545
 Repayments                       (21,607)
 Other changes (related to 
   changes in directors' 
   related party interests)         (620)
 Balance, end of year             $13,845
                                   ======


10.  Employee Benefit Plans:

     The Bank's retirement plan is a non-contributory defined benefit pension
plan which covers substantially all employees of the Bank who are 21 years of
age or older and who have had at least one year of service.  Advanced funding is
accomplished by using the actuarial cost method known as the collective
aggregate cost method.

     The following table sets forth the plan's funded status as of December 31,
1995 and 1994 (in thousands):  

                                                    1995      1994 
Actuarial present value of benefit obligations:           
  Accumulated benefit obligation, including
    vested benefits of $2,190 in 1995 and
    $1,969 in 1994                                $(2,218)   $(1,986)
                                                  =======    =======
Projected benefit obligation at December 31       $(3,100)   $(3,032)
Plan assets at fair value                           3,271      2,700
Plan assets greater than (less than) projected                               
     benefit obligation                              171       (332)         
Unrecognized net asset, at date of adoption,
  being recognized over 16.4 years                    (91)      (103)
Unrecognized net loss                                 447        698
Unrecognized prior service cost                      (264)       -- 
Prepaid pension cost included in other assets     $   263    $   263
                                                  =======    =======     

     Net periodic pension cost for 1995 and 1994, based on the above valuation
included the following components (in thousands):
                                                 
                                                    1995      1994
     Service cost - benefits earned during
       the period                                   $106      $127
     Interest cost on projected benefit
       obligation                                    169       164
     Actual return (gain) loss on plan assets       (752)      (56)
     Net amortization and deferral                   662       (85)
     Net periodic pension cost                      $185      $150
                                                    ====      ====

     During 1995 and 1994, a rate of increase in future compensation levels of
4.0%, and a discount rate of 6.0% were used in determining the actuarial present
value of the projected benefit obligation.  The expected long-term rate of
return on assets was 6.25% in 1995 and 1994.  
     Pension plan cost was $185,000, $150,000, and $51,000 for years 1995, 1994
and 1993, respectively.  Additional pension expense of $95,000 was recognized in
1994 related to lump-sum settlements of accrued benefit obligations.
     Presently the Bank has no postretirement benefits that are not charged to
expense during the years that the employees render service.
     A non-contributory deferred compensation plan was adopted in 1982 by the
Board of Directors of the Bank which covers certain key executives.  This plan
is being funded primarily by insurance and the expense is provided on a current
basis.
     A 401-(k) savings plan was adopted in 1995 which covers substantially all
full-time employees of the Bank who have at least one year of service.  The Bank
matches a portion of the contribution made by employee participants.  The Bank's
1995 contribution of $41,000 is included in pension and other employee benefits
expense for the year ended December 31, 1995.


11. Dividend Restrictions and Capital:

     The approval of the Comptroller of the Currency is required if the total of
all dividends declared by a national bank in any calendar year exceeds the
bank's net income, as defined, for that year combined with its retained net
income for the preceding two calendar years.  Under this formula, the Bank can
distribute as dividends, without the approval of the Comptroller of the
Currency, $4,409,000 plus an additional amount equal to the Bank's net income
for 1996 up to the date of any 
dividend declaration.
     The Bank is required by the Federal Reserve Board and the Comptroller of
the Currency to maintain certain capital to assets ratios.  At December 31, 1995
and 1994 these ratios were above the minimums prescribed for holding companies
and banks.

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12. Fair Value of Financial Instruments: 

     The estimated fair values of the Corporation's financial instruments are as
follows (in thousands):
                                      December 31, 1995     December 31, 1994 
                                     Carrying       Fair   Carrying       Fair
                                       Amount      Value     Amount      Value
Financial assets:
  Cash and federal funds sold       $  10,634  $  10,634  $  13,827  $  13,827
  Investment securities               109,303    109,843     79,251     77,231
  Other                                 1,091      1,074      2,530      2,530
  Loans, net                          172,815    179,089    151,126    150,608

Financial liabilities:
  Deposits                          $(259,830) $(259,952) $(215,861) $(216,841)
  Repurchase agreements                (9,752)    (9,572)    (6,105)    (6,100)

Unrecognized financial instruments:
  Commitments to extend credit      $ (32,226)       --   $ (34,150)       --
  Standby letters of credit              (632)      (10)       (672)       (11)

     The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value
of each class of financial instruments for which it is practical to estimate
that value:


Cash and federal funds sold

     For short-term instruments, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of
fair value.


Investment securities and other 

     For marketable securities held for investment purposes, fair values are
based on quoted market prices or dealer quotes.  For other securities held as
investments, fair value equals market price, if available.  If a quoted market
price is not available, fair value is estimated using quoted market prices for
similar securities.


Loans

     Due to the repricing characteristics of revolving credit lines, home equity
loans and adjustable demand loans, the carrying amount of these loans is a
reasonable estimate of fair value.  The fair value of other types of loans is
estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which
similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the
same remaining maturities.  Prepayment rates are taken into consideration in the
calculation.  The interest rates used to discount future cash flows are those in
effect at period-end or an average of such for the 10 working days surrounding
that date.  The fair value of non-performing loans represents an estimate by
Management after considering the collectibility of each loan, taking into
account the financial position of the borrower, the value of supporting
collateral and the portion of the reserve for loan losses allocated to each of
these loans.


Deposits

     The fair value of demand deposits, savings deposits, and money market
deposits is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date.  The fair value
of fixed-maturity certificates of deposit is estimated by discounting the future
cash flows using the current rates at which similar deposit instruments would be
offered to depositors for the same remaining maturities at current rates.


Repurchase Agreements

     The fair value of repurchase agreements is estimated by discounting the
future cash flows using the current rates at which similar repurchase agreements
would be offered to depositors for the same remaining maturities at current
rates.


Unrecognized financial instruments

     The fair value of commitments to extend credit is estimated using the fees
currently charged (if any) to enter into agreements, taking into account the
remaining terms of the agreements and the present creditworthiness of the
counterparties.  At December 31, 1995 no fees were charged for commitments to
extend credit and all such commitments were subject to current market rates;
therefore, no fair value has been estimated for these commitments.
     The fair value of letters of credit is based on fees currently charged for
similar agreements or on the estimated cost to terminate them or otherwise
settle the obligations with the counterparties at the reporting date.

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Board of Directors

American National Bankshares Inc.
and
American National Bank and Trust Company


Richard G. Barkhouser
President, Barkhouser Motors, Inc.

B. Carrington Bidgood
Retired Senior Vice President
Dibrell Brothers, Inc.

Fred A. Blair
President
Blair Construction, Inc.

Ben J. Davenport, Jr.
Chairman, First Piedmont Corporation

Lester A. Hudson, Jr.
Chairman
H & E Associates

E. Budge Kent, Jr.
Senior Vice President & Trust Officer

Fred B. Leggett, Jr.
Executive Vice President, Belk-Leggett Co., Incorporated
Leggett Stores

Charles H. Majors
President and Chief Executive Officer

James A. Motley
Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Claude B. Owen, Jr.
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
DIMON Incorporated

Landon R. Wyatt, Jr.
President, Wyatt Buick Sales Co.
<PAGE>
GRETNA AREA ADVISORY BOARD
American National Bank and Trust Company

Dr. Glen M. Bond
Physician

Melvin W. Bowling
Retired President, Crestar Bank, Gretna, Virginia

H. Chapman Brown, Jr.
President, Gretna Drug Company, Inc.

E. B. Fitzgerald, III
President, Peoples Mutual Telephone Company, Inc.

H. Victor Millner, Jr., Esquire
Attorney at Law

L. Vernon Moon
President, Gretna Tire and Recapping Company, Inc.

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Officers
American National Bank and Trust Company

Charles H. Majors
President and
Chief Executive Officer

     E. Budge Kent, Jr.                      David Hyler 
     Senior Vice President &                 Senior Vice President &
     Trust Officer                           Controller

     Gilmer D. Jefferson                     Carl T. Yeatts
     Senior Vice President &                 Senior Vice President &
     Cashier                                 Senior Loan Officer

     Ronnie C. Fowlkes                       Wayne D. Holley
     Vice President                          Vice President

     Michael L. Thomas                       John G. Wales
     Vice President                          Vice President
                                             
     Mildred B. Wilkerson
     Vice President
       
     B. Michael Barker                       Thomas Y. Chandler
     Assistant Vice President                Assistant Vice President

     Barry L. Clarke                         Cameron W. Clement
     Assistant Vice President                Assistant Vice President

     James A. Motley, Jr.                    Samuel W. Price, Jr.
     Assistant Vice President                Assistant Vice President

     Mary H. Wertz                           John B. Hall, Jr.
     Assistant Vice President                Trust Officer

     Linda P. Rhue                           Cheryl L. Clark
     Trust Officer                           Assistant Cashier

     Janice O. England                       Kaye S. Hayden
     Assistant Cashier                       Assistant Cashier

     Jean H. Hudgins                         Elaine T. Jones
     Assistant Cashier                       Assistant Cashier

     Peter A. Moore                          Beth M. Scearce
     Assistant Cashier                       Assistant Cashier

     Beverly A. Scruggs                      Nadine S. Crumpton
     Assistant Cashier                       Auditor

     William B. Stephens, Jr.                Jane S. Baynes   
     Director of Technology Development      Administrative Assistant

     Carolyn H. Compton                      Brenda L. Gibson
     Administrative Assistant                Administrative Assistant

     Delma C. Haley                          Faye W. Holland
     Administrative Assistant                Administrative Assistant

     Patricia T. Hudson                      Garry C. Martin
     Administrative Assistant                Administrative Assistant
           
     Linda C. Royal                          Bernetha W. Saunders
     Administrative Assistant                Administrative Assistant

     Katherine P. Shelton                    Phyllis A. Wiles
     Administrative Assistant                Administrative Assistant

                              Voinda R. Wray
                         Administrative Assistant

                                   VISION

          We are committed to being our community's premier financial 
                             services organization.


                                MISSION STATEMENT

      Our mission is to provide quality financial services and exceptional
                                customer service.


                               GUIDING PRINCIPLES

          To achieve our vision and carry our mission, we must:

                  - Respond to our customers' needs
                  - Conduct our work with integrity and professionalism
                  - Furnish positive leadership for the well-being of all
                    communities we serve
                  - Maintain a challenging quality service - quality sales work
                    environment
                  - Sustain a profitable return for our shareholders

<PAGE>

BANK OFFICES

MAIN OFFICE
628 Main Street, Danville, Virginia  24541
GRETNA OFFICE
109 Main Street, Gretna, Virginia  24557
NOR-DAN OFFICE
239 Nor-Dan Drive, Danville, Virginia  24540
RIVERSIDE OFFICE
1081 Riverside Drive, Danville, Virginia  24540
SOUTH MAIN OFFICE
1013 South Main Street, Danville, Virginia  24541
WEST MAIN OFFICE
2016 West Main Street, Danville, Virginia  24541
SOUTH BOSTON ROAD OFFICE
1407 South Boston Road, Danville, Virginia  24540


ATM LOCATIONS

DRIVE-UP
Riverside Office - 1081 Riverside Drive, Danville, Virginia  24540
South Boston Road Office - 1407 South Boston Road, Danville, Virginia  24540

WALK-UP
Nor-Dan Office - 239 Nor-Dan Drive, Danville, Virginia  24540
Piedmont Mall - 325 Piedmont Drive, Danville, Virginia  24541
West Main Office - 2016 West Main Street, Danville, Virginia  24541
Express Mart - U. S. 29, Tightsqueeze, Virginia 24531 










                AMERICAN NATIONAL BANKSHARES INC.

                       628 Main Street
                        P. O. Box 191
                    Danville, Virginia  24543








                            NOTICE OF

                         ANNUAL MEETING

                               AND

                         PROXY STATEMENT







                        ANNUAL MEETING OF

                          SHAREHOLDERS

                           TO BE HELD

                         APRIL 23, 1996


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                AMERICAN NATIONAL BANKSHARES INC.

                         628 Main Street
                       Post Office Box 191
                    Danville, Virginia 24543


            NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

                    To be held April 23, 1996


NOTICE is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of
American National Bankshares Inc. (the "Corporation") will be
held as follows:

            Place:  Piedmont Room
                    Howard Johnson Hotel
                    100 Tower Drive
                    Danville, Virginia  24541

            Date:   April 23, 1996

            Time:   11:30 o'clock a.m.

THE ANNUAL MEETING IS BEING HELD FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:

     1.  To elect four (4) directors of the Corporation to fill
         the vacancies created by the expiration of the terms of
         the Directors of Class III.

     2.  To elect one (1) director of the Corporation to fill a
         vacancy in Class II.

     3.  To elect one (1) director of the Corporation to fill a
         vacancy in Class I.

     4.  To transact any other business that may properly come
         before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.

The record date for the determination of shareholders entitled to
notice of and to vote at the Annual Meeting is the close of
business on March 15, 1996.

     IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOUR SHARES ARE REPRESENTED AT THE
MEETING.  ACCORDINGLY, PLEASE SIGN, DATE AND MAIL THE ENCLOSED
PROXY IN THE ENCLOSED POSTAGE-PAID ENVELOPE, WHETHER OR NOT YOU
PLAN TO ATTEND THE MEETING.  IF YOU DO ATTEND THE ANNUAL MEETING,
YOU MAY REVOKE YOUR PROXY AND VOTE YOUR SHARES IN PERSON.




                              Sincerely,



                              Charles H. Majors, President
                              and Chief Executive Officer

Dated:  March 29, 1996

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                AMERICAN NATIONAL BANKSHARES INC.

                         628 Main Street
                       Post Office Box 191
                    Danville, Virginia  24543                    

                         PROXY STATEMENT

                 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
                    To be held April 23, 1996

                          INTRODUCTION

     This Proxy Statement is furnished in conjunction with the
solicitation by the Board of Directors of American National
Bankshares Inc. (the "Corporation") of the accompanying proxy to
be used at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Corporation
and at any adjournments thereof.  The meeting will be held on
Tuesday, April 23, 1996, at 11:30 a.m. in the Piedmont Room of
the Howard Johnson Hotel, Danville, Virginia, for the purposes
set forth below and in the Notice of Annual Meeting of
Shareholders.  Shares represented by properly executed proxy, if
such proxies are received in time and not revoked, will be voted
at the Annual Meeting as set forth therein.  Any shareholder may
attend the Annual Meeting, revoke the proxy and vote in person.

               INFORMATION AS TO VOTING SECURITIES
 
     The Board of Directors has set March 15, 1996 as the record
date for the determination of shareholders entitled to notice of
and to vote at the Annual Meeting.  Shareholders of record on
that date will be entitled to vote on the matters described
herein.  As of March 15, 1996, the Corporation had 1,627
shareholders of record.  No one individual or entity owns
directly and indirectly more than 5% of the outstanding
Corporation Common Stock except Ambro and Company, the nominee
name in which the Bank registers securities it holds in a
fiduciary capacity, which held 702,834 shares (21.4292%) on March
15, 1996.

     The number of shares of common stock, there being no other
class of stock, outstanding and entitled to vote at the Annual
Shareholders' Meeting is 3,279,798.  There are 702,834 shares
held of record by Ambro and Company which amount represents
21.4292% of the outstanding securities, and only 315,097 of these
shares may be voted by the existing co-fiduciaries.  The
remaining shares may not be voted by the Bank but co-fiduciaries
may be qualified for the sole purpose of voting all or a portion
of the shares at the Annual Meeting.

                    
                        CUMULATIVE VOTING

     Shareholders of the Corporation shall not have cumulative
voting rights.

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                        VOTING OF PROXIES

     If the enclosed proxy is properly executed, dated, returned
and not revoked, it will be voted in accordance with the
specification made by the shareholder.  If a specification is not
made, it will be voted "FOR" the proposals set forth below and in
the notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders.  Fred A. Blair, E.
Budge Kent, Jr., Fred B. leggett, Jr. and Claude B. Owen, Jr., or
any of them, will act as proxies on behalf of the Board of
Directors.
                    EXPENSES OF SOLICITATION

     The Corporation will pay the cost of preparing, assembling
and mailing this Proxy Statement and the enclosed material. 
Proxies may also be solicited personally or by telephone by the
Corporation and the Bank's officers without additional
compensation.

                 PURPOSES OF THE ANNUAL MEETING

     As set forth in the Notice of Annual Meeting of
Shareholders, the Board of Directors is seeking proxies in
connection with the following proposals to be set forth before
the shareholders:

     1.  To elect four (4) directors of the Corporation to fill
         the vacancies created by the expiration of the terms
         of the Directors of Class III.

     2.  To elect one (1) director of the Corporation to fill a
         vacancy in Class II.

     3.  To elect one (1) director of the Corporation to fill a
         vacancy in Class I.

     4.  To transact any other business that may properly come
         before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.

                      ELECTION OF DIRECTORS

Four Directors of Class III are to be elected at the Annual
Meeting of Shareholders to serve until the Annual Meeting in 1999
and until their respective successors are duly elected and
qualified.  Management proposes that the four (4) nominees listed
in this Proxy Statement as Directors of Class III be elected.

One Director of Class II is to be elected at the Annual Meeting
of Shareholders to serve until the Annual Meeting in 1998 and
until his successor is duly elected and qualified.  Management
proposes that H. Dan Davis be elected.

One Director of Class I is to be elected at the Annual Meeting of
Shareholders to serve until the Annual Meeting in 1997 and until
his successor is duly elected and qualified.  Management proposes
that Willie G. Barker, Jr. be elected.

     The nominees for whom the persons named as proxies intend to
vote as directors, unless otherwise indicated on the form of
proxy, and certain information with regard to their ownership of
the common stock of the Corporation and memberships on various
committees of the Board of Directors of the Corporation, are set
forth below.

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                           NOMINEES

     Directors of Class III to be elected for a term expiring in 1999

                                      Amount of Common Stock     
                           Director   Owned Beneficially and      
Name, Principal            of Bank    Nature of Ownership on      Percent
Occupation and (Age)       Since      March 15, 1996             of Class
                                     
Richard G. Barkhouser (65)   1980      82,412 - Direct (1)         2.5127
  President, Barkhouser                 7,260 - Family              .2214
  Motors, Inc., Danville,                       Relationship (4)    
  VA, automobile
  dealership

B. Carrington Bidgood (71)   1975      11,000 - Direct (1)          .3354
  Retired Senior Vice                   1,200 - Family              .0366
  President, Dibrell                            Relationship (4)    
  Brothers, Inc., Danville,
  VA, leaf tobacco & flowers

Lester A. Hudson, Jr. (56)   1984       4,902 - Direct (1)          .1495
  Chairman, H & E Associates,
  Greenville, SC, investments,
  since June, 1995; prior
  thereto
  Vice Chairman, Wunda
  Weve Carpets, Inc.,
  Greenville, SC, carpet
  manufacturer, since August, 1993;
  prior thereto
  Chairman, Wunda Weve
  Carpets, Inc., since 
  Nov., 1991; prior
  thereto Chairman, President
  and Chief Executive Officer
  of Wunda Weve Carpets, Inc.

Charles H. Majors (50)       1981       3,328 - Direct (1)          .1015
  President and Chief                     560 - Family              .0171
  Executive Officer of                          Relationship (4)
  the Corporation and
  the Bank since
  January 1, 1994;
  prior thereto
  President of the Corporation            
  and the Bank since January,             
  1, 1993; prior thereto Clement
  & Wheatley, Attorneys-at-Law,
  Danville, VA

      Director of Class II to be elected for a term expiring in 1998

                                      Amount of Common Stock      
                           Director   Owned Beneficially and      
Name, Principal            of Bank    Nature of Ownership on      Percent
Occupation and (Age)       Since      March 15, 1996              of Class

H. Dan Davis (58)            1996      35,813 - Direct (1)(2)      1.0919
  Executive Vice President                457 - Family              .0139
  of the Corporation and                        Relationship (4)    
  Senior Vice President of
  the Bank since March 19,
  1996; prior thereto,
  President and Chief
  Executive Officer of
  Mutual Savings Bank, F.S.B.
  since January 1, 1995; prior
  thereto, President and
  Chief Operations Officer
  of Mutual Savings Bank,
  F.S.B.

       Director of Class I to be elected for a term expiring in 1997


                                      Amount of Common Stock      
                           Director   Owned Beneficially and      
Name, Principal            of Bank    Nature of Ownership on      Percent
Occupation and (Age)       Since      March 15, 1996              of Class

Willie G. Barker, Jr. (58)   1996      14,100 - Direct (1)          .4299
  Consultant to DIMON
  Incorporated, Danville,
  VA, leaf tobacco & flowers
  since 1995; prior thereto, 
  consultant to Dibrell
  Brothers, Incorporated,
  Danville, VA, leaf tobacco
  & flowers since June, 1993;
  prior thereto, President
  and Chief Operating Officer
  of Dibrell Brothers, 
  Incorporated

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<PAGE>
  
DIRECTORS CONTINUING IN OFFICE
  
Directors of Class I to continue in office until 1997

                                      Amount of Common Stock      
                           Director   Owned Beneficially and      
Name, Principal            of Bank    Nature of Ownership on      Percent
Occupation and (Age)       Since      December 31, 1995           of Class

Ben J. Davenport, Jr. (53)   1992       3,168 - Direct (1)(2)       .0966
  Chairman, First                               
  Piedmont Corporation,  
  Chatham, VA, 
  waste  management

James A. Motley (67)         1975      10,838 - Direct (1)(2)       .3304
  Retired Chairman and Chief            3,310 - Family              .1009
  Executive Officer of                          Relationship (4)    
  the Corporation and the
  Bank since January 1,
  1994; prior thereto
  Chairman and Chief
  Executive Officer of
  the Corporation and the
  Bank since January 1,
  1993; prior thereto
  President of the 
  Corporation and the Bank
  
Landon R. Wyatt, Jr. (70)    1965       4,540 - Direct (1)          .1384
  President, Wyatt Buick               26,418 - Family              .8055
  Sales Co., Danville, VA,                      Relationship (4)    
  automobile dealership

Directors of Class II to continue in office until 1998
Fred A. Blair (49)           1992       1,492 - Direct (1)          .0455
  President, Blair                        225 - Family              .0069
  Construction, Inc.,                           Relationship (3)
  Gretna, VA, commercial
  building contractor

E. Budge Kent, Jr. (57)      1979       6,687 - Direct (1)          .2039
  Senior Vice President &                 491 - Family              .0150
  Assistant Secretary of                        Relationship (4)    
  the Corporation and 
  Senior Vice President &
  Trust Officer of the 
  Bank

Fred B. Leggett, Jr. (59)    1994       8,304 - Direct (1)(2)       .2532  
  Executive Vice President,
  Belk-Leggett Co.,
  Incorporated, Danville,
  VA, retail department
  store, since March 7,
  1996; prior thereto,
  Chairman and Chief
  Executive Officer,
  Leggett Stores, 
  Danville, VA, retail
  department stores, since
  December, 1994; prior
  thereto, Executive Vice
  President, Leggett Stores

Claude B. Owen, Jr. (50)     1984       5,416 - Direct (1)          .1651
  Chairman & Chief                      2,100 - Family              .0640
  Executive Officer of                          Relationship (4)    
  DIMON Incorporated,
  Danville, VA, leaf
  tobacco & flowers, since
  May, 1995; prior
  thereto,
  Chairman, President &                 
  Chief Executive Officer,             
  Dibrell Brothers, Inc.,
  Danville, VA, leaf
  tobacco & flowers,
  since July, 1993;
  prior thereto,  
  Chairman & Chief Executive            
  Officer, Dibrell Brothers,               
  Inc.





All executive officers and directors,   214,112 - Direct (1)(2)    6.5282  
including nominees and directors         42,321 - Family           1.2904  
named above (16 in group)                         Relationship (3)(4) 


   (1)  Individual exercises sole voting and investment power over
        shares held.
   
   (2)  Shared voting and investment power.

   (3)  Sole voting and investment power as custodian for minor children.

   (4)  Can exercise no voting or investment power.
        All of the above nominees and directors have been engaged in the
occupations listed during the last five years.

        There exists no family relationship between any director or
nominee.

        Mr. Owen and Mr. Barker are directors of DIMON Incorporated.  Mr.
Owen is a director of Richfood Holdings Inc.  Mr. Hudson is a director of
American Electric Power Company, Inc.  Mr. Motley and Mr. Davenport are
directors of Intertape Polymer Group Inc.  The stock of these corporations
is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


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<PAGE>

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

   Mr. Charles H. Majors, Mr. H. Dan Davis and and Mr. E. Budge Kent, Jr.,
together with the three senior vice presidents listed below, are the
executive officers of the Corporation and the Bank.




                                                Principal Occupation and  
Name                              Age           Business Experience     

David Hyler                        63           Senior Vice President and
                                                Secretary & Treasurer of 
                                                the Corporation and Senior
                                                Vice President and          
                                                Chief Financial
                                                Officer of the Bank;
                                                Officer of the   Bank since 
                                                1969

Gilmer D. Jefferson                58           Senior Vice President and
                                                Assistant Treasurer of the
                                                Corporation and Senior Vice
                                                President and Cashier of
                                                the Bank; Officer of the    
                                                Bank since 1963

Carl T. Yeatts                     57           Senior Vice President of    
                                                the Corporation and 
                                                Senior Vice President and
                                                Senior Loan Officer of the
                                                Bank; Officer of the
                                                Bank since 1964

All executive officers serve one-year terms of office.
                                

BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD

   The Board of Directors held 14 Board Meetings during the year 1995. 
These meetings were either the Corporation Board Meetings and/or the Bank
Board Meetings.  In addition to meeting as a group to review the
Corporation and Bank's business, certain members of the Board are appointed
to serve on 
various standing committees.  Among those committees are the Audit
Committee, Salary Committee and Directors' Nominating Committee.  All
incumbent directors attended more than 75% of the aggregate of all meetings
of the Board of Directors and Committees on which they served.

        Audit Committee.  The Audit Committee, which currently consists of
Messrs. Blair, Davenport and Motley, reviews significant audit and
accounting principles, policies and practices, meets with the Corporation
and Bank's independent auditors to discuss the results of their annual
audit and reviews the performance of the internal auditing functions.  The
Audit Committee held three meetings in 1995.

        Salary Committee.  The Salary Committee currently consists of
Messrs. Barkhouser, Bidgood, Hudson and Leggett.  The Salary Committee
makes recommendations to the Board of Directors for officers' compensation
and promotions, directors' fees and related personnel matters.  The Salary
Committee held two meetings in 1995.

        Directors' Nominating Committee.  The Committee's function is to
search for potential qualified directors, to review the qualifications of
potential directors as suggested by Directors, Management, Shareholders and
others, and to make recommendations to the entire Board for nominations of
such individuals to the shareholders.  A shareholder may recommend nominees
for director by writing to the President of the Corporation and providing
the proposed nominee's full name, address, qualifications and other
relevant biographical information.  Members of the present committee are
Messrs. Barkhouser, Owen and Wyatt.  The Directors' Nominating Committee
held one meeting in 1995.

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<PAGE>

        REPORT OF SALARY COMMITTEE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

     The Salary Committee of the Board of Directors, which is
composed of four independent outside directors, is responsible for
making recommendations to the Board of Directors concerning
compensation.  The Salary Committee considers a variety of factors
and criteria in arriving at its recommendations for compensation of
executive officers.

     In making its recommendations regarding compensation, the
Committee attempts to align the interests of the shareholders with
those of the Bank's executive officers.  The Committee believes that
increases in dividends and net equity improve shareholder market
value and, accordingly, compensation should be structured to enhance
the long-term profitability of the Bank.   

     Officer compensation generally consists of salary and
participation in the Bank's profit sharing plan.  A description of
the profit sharing plan is included below in Note (2) under
Executive Compensation.  Certain key executive officers are eligible
to participate in the Executive Compensation Continuation Plan
described below under "Deferred Compensation Plan".  All
compensation is paid by the Bank and no officer receives any
additional compensation from the Corporation.  There are no stock
options offered to employees.

     In considering officer compensation (other than the Chief
Executive Officer), the Committee receives and considers
recommendations from the Chief Executive Officer.  The Committee
conducts an annual evaluation of the performance and effectiveness
of the Chief Executive Officer.  The Chief Executive Officer's
compensation then is determined by the Committee after consideration
of the Bank's performance and the resulting benefit to the
shareholders.

                                 Salary Committee,

                                 Richard G. Barkhouser
                                 B. Carrington Bidgood
                                 Lester A. Hudson, Jr.
                                 Fred B. Leggett, Jr.


                          OTHER INFORMATION

Comparative Company Performance
     The following graph compares American National Bankshares
Inc.'s cumulative total return to its shareholders with the returns
of two indexes for the five-year period ended December 31, 1995. 
The two indexes are the S & P 500 Total Return published by Standard
& Poor's Corporation and the Independent Community Bank Index,
consisting of 21 independent banks located in the states of Florida,
Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. 
The Independent Community Bank Index is published by the Carson
Medlin Company.               




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Five Year Performance Index
                                           1990     1991     1992     1993     1994     1995
<S>                                        <C>      <C>      <C>      <C>      <C>      <C>   
AMERICAN NATIONAL BANKSHARES INC.           100      116      186      211      227      219
INDEPENDENT BANK INDEX                      100      111      152      188      225      299
S&P 500 INDEX                               100      131      141      155      157      215
      


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<CAPTION>




                                                                                                                                 
                                                     Executive Compensation

                            Annual Compensation                 Long-Term Compensation

                                                               Awards         Payouts

Name and                                   Other      Restricted   Stock     Long-Term      All
Principal                         Bonus    Annual       Stock      Options/   Incentive     Other
Position         Year  Salary(1)   (2)  Compensation   Awards       SARs      Payouts     Comp.(3)
<S>              <C>   <C>       <C>     <C>           <C>         <C>        <C>         <C>    
Charles H.       1995  118,665   27,479     N/A         N/A          N/A        N/A        28,780
Majors           1994  108,140   23,095     N/A         N/A          N/A        N/A        41,437
President        1993  100,641   19,426     N/A         N/A          N/A        N/A        11,907
& Chief
Executive
Officer
(effective
January 1,
1994)

</TABLE>
 ____________________________________

(1)  Includes salary deferrals contributed by the employee to the 401(k)
Plan.

(2)  Includes matching contributions to the 401(k) Plan made by the Bank. 
Also includes payments   in cash of profit-sharing (bonus)
participations.  In 1995, the profit-sharing (bonus) plan   provided that
an amount equal to 12.5% of the Bank's net income (after    taxes, but
before    deducting profit sharing and its related tax effect), less the
Bank's 401(k) contributions,  be paid to officers and employees who are
in the Bank's employ on December 31, 1995.   The  total expense for the
plan for the year 1995 amounted to $543,309.  
(3)  All Other Compensation includes amounts set aside or accrued by the
Bank for the Retirement       Plan and Executive Compensation
Continuation Plan.    
                                                                          
     
(4)  The Bank provided life insurance and disability insurance benefits
for all full-time   officers and employees and hospitalization insurance
for such individuals on a contributory  basis and the aggregate of
personal benefits paid for by the Bank for all such individuals  did not
exceed $5,000 each in 1995.

(5)  In 1995, each non-officer director received a monthly retainer fee
of $500 and attendance   fees of $100 for each regular Board meeting and
$400 for each Committee meeting attended.    The aggregate total amount
paid for the year 1995 was $104,600.  Non-officer directors are  excluded
from the Bank's retirement plan and, therefore, do not qualify for
pension   benefits.

Retirement Plan.  The Bank's retirement plan is a non-contributory
defined benefit pension plan which covers substantially all employees of
the Bank who are 21 years of age or older and who have had at least one
year of service.  Advanced funding is accomplished by using the actuarial
cost method known as the collective aggregate cost method.  

As of December 31, 1995, the normal retirement benefit formula was 1.3%
per year of service times compensation plus .65% per year of service
times compensation in excess of social security covered compensation.  
At normal retirement, the monthly benefit is calculated based on any
consecutive five-year period which will produce the highest average rate
of basic monthly compensation.  Bonuses are not included in the
definition  of compensation.  Cash benefits under the plan generally
commence on retirement at age 65, death, or termination of employment.

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<PAGE>
 
Partial vesting of the retirement benefits under the plan occurs after
three years of service and full vesting occurs after seven years of
service with the Bank.

The estimated annual benefits at retirement for the five executive
officers as of December 31, 1995 are as follows:                          
         

                                             Estimated Annual Benefit
Name of Individual                                 at Retirement


Charles H. Majors                                      $ 35,118
President and
Chief Executive 
Officer

E. Budge Kent, Jr.,                                      41,785
Senior Vice President
and Asst. Secretary

Carl T. Yeatts,                                          39,015
Senior Vice President

Gilmer D. Jefferson,                                     37,357
Senior Vice President
and Asst. Treasurer

David Hyler,                                             34,501
Senior Vice President
and Secretary & Treasurer                              ________

                                                       $187,776
   
Deferred Compensation Plan.  The Board of Directors of the Bank adopted
the Executive Compensation Continuation Plan, a non-contributory deferred
compensation plan, in 1982.  Under the plan, certain key executives who,
in the opinion of the Directors, are making substantial contributions to
the overall growth and success of the Bank and who must be retained in
order to expand and continue satisfactory long term growth are eligible
to receive benefits afforded by the plan.

Under agreements with eligible key executives pursuant to this plan, if
any such executive dies or retires while employed by the Bank, such
executive or his designated beneficiary will receive annual payments
commencing at death or retirement and continuing for a period of 10
years.  Charles H. Majors is entitled to an annual benefit of $50,000
under the plan.  E. Budge Kent, Jr., Gilmer D. Jefferson, Carl T. Yeatts
and David Hyler are entitled to an annual benefit of $25,000 each under
the plan and the current executive officers as a group (5) are entitled
to annual benefits of $150,000 under the plan.  Premiums in the aggregate
amount of $22,942 were paid in 1995.

401(k) Plan.  Effective July 1, 1995, the Bank adopted a 401(k) Plan
which covers substantially all full-time employees who are 21 years of
age or older and who have had at least one year of service.  An employee
may defer a portion of his or her salary, not to exceed the lesser of 15%
of compensation or $9,240.  The Bank will make a matching contribution in
the amount of 50% of the first 6.0% of compensation so deferred.

            Indebtedness of and Transactions with Management

      Some of the directors and officers of the Corporation and the
companies with which they are associated were customers of, and had
banking transactions with, the Bank in the ordinary course of the Bank's
business during 1995.  All loans and commitments to loan included in such
transactions were made on substantially the same terms, including
interest rates and collateral, as those prevailing at the time for
comparable transactions with other persons and, in the opinion of the
management of the Bank, do not involve more than a normal risk of
collectibility or present other unfavorable features.

     During the year 1995, the highest aggregate amount of outstanding
loans, direct and indirect, to the directors and officers was $14,566,974
or 43% of equity capital and this peak amount occurred on September 30,
1995.

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<PAGE>

                     Independent Public Accountants

     The Board of Directors of the Corporation, pursuant to the
recommendation of its Audit Committee, selected Arthur Andersen, L.L.P.,
independent public accountants, to audit the financial statements of the
Corporation and the Bank for the year 1995.  Arthur Andersen, L.L.P. was
first engaged by the Bank in 1978 as its independent public accountant.

     A representative of Arthur Andersen, L.L.P. will be present at the
shareholders' meeting and this representative will have an opportunity to
make a statement if he so desires.  He will be available to respond to
appropriate questions.

                          Shareholder Proposals

     Any shareholder proposal intended to be presented at next year's
Annual Meeting must be received at the principal office of the
Corporation (Post Office Box 191, Danville, Virginia 24543) for inclusion
in the proxy statement for the 1997 annual meeting not later than January
2, 1997.  The proposals should be mailed to the Corporation by Certified
Return Receipt Requested mail.

                             Other Business
     The Board of Directors knows of no other matters which may properly
be brought before the Annual Meeting.  However, if any other matters
should properly come before the Annual Meeting, it is the intention of
the persons named in the enclosed form of proxy to vote such proxy in
accordance with their best judgement on such matters.

                              Annual Report

     The Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 1995 accompanies
this Proxy Statement.

     A copy of the Corporation's Annual report to the Securities and
Exchange Commission on Form 10-K may be obtained without charge by any
beneficial owner of the Corporation's Common Stock upon written request
to Charles H. Majors, President and Chief Executive Officer, American
National Bankshares Inc., P. O. Box 191, Danville, Virginia  24543.

                                   By Order of the Board of Directors



                                          Charles H. Majors
                                          President and Chief 
                                          Executive Officer

March 29, 1996
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