[2] East Bank was incorporated in 1889 by special charter enacted by the West Virginia Legislature.

[5] East Bank was the site of Cabin Creek District High School, erected in 1912.

CCDHS was eventually renamed East Bank High School, home of the Pioneers.

A notable graduate was Hercules Renda, who played football at the University of Michigan and had a long career as a high school coach.

EBHS also became known for alumnus Jerry West (nicknamed "Zeke from Cabin Creek"), who played basketball there, leading the Pioneers to a state championship in 1956.

The old building continued to stand and served until 1999 as East Bank Junior High School.

Pioneer Park, administered by Kanawha County Parks and Recreation, is adjacent to East Bank Middle School, and offers an outdoor swimming pool, miniature golf, a snack bar, and picnic shelters.

The John Harriman House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.

[7] According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.48 square miles (1.24 km2), all land.

The racial makeup of the town was 98.82% White, 0.96% African American, 0.11% Asian, and 0.11% from two or more races.