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Special thanks to Georgia Southern University's Communications & Marketing team for designing the logo and event flyer as well as to Catalyst Promotions for designing the t-shirts that students and community partners received.

Please use this Google Form to provide feedback.

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The Jaeckel Hotel served as a hub for both social and commercial life in downtown Statesboro for many years. The Jaeckel Hotel was built in 1905 and operated by Gustave Jaeckel. The Jaeckel Hotel benefited greatly from the railroad system. The railroad drove business to the hotel including many travel salesmen. The salesmen who stayed at the hotel were able to showcase and sell their merchandise in the hotel’s “Drummers’ Building”, which is located at the rear of the hotel. The Jaeckel Hotel also hosted many celebrities while it was open including Henry Ford, Cornelius Vanderbilt, William Jennings Bryan, and Blind Willie McTell. It closed its doors in the late 1960s. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. Eventually, it was bought by the city of Statesboro and opened as Statesboro City Hall in 1994.

“The Jaeckel Hotel will always be one of the largest historic buildings in the city of Statesboro. It will always stand out from the other buildings downtown with its neoclassical design, architecture, and its original sign still hanging on the east side of the building. This building will always be a reminder of the history of Statesboro and its hosting of many travelers, tourists, and businessmen.” - Georgia Southern University College of Education Undergraduate Student (Fall 2021 ELEM 4533: Elementary Social Studies Methods)

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Curated from the Bulloch County Historical Society's website (https://www.bullochhistory.com/specialprojects).","Screen Shot 2023-04-04 at 11.22.20 AM.png",{"_168":217,"_170":218,"_172":219,"_174":220,"_176":221},1366,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/t4c8vso2twwk2gtogolahfkc61hi","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/t4c8vso2twwk2gtogolahfkc61hi?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/t4c8vso2twwk2gtogolahfkc61hi?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/t4c8vso2twwk2gtogolahfkc61hi?variant=desktop","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/t4c8vso2twwk2gtogolahfkc61hi?variant=lqip",1204,0,"sh.jpeg",{"_168":227,"_170":228,"_172":229,"_174":139,"_176":230},1365,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/p2hqogu33p1v5osbhogidglrdc4z","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/p2hqogu33p1v5osbhogidglrdc4z?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/p2hqogu33p1v5osbhogidglrdc4z?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/p2hqogu33p1v5osbhogidglrdc4z?variant=lqip",460,"preetorius-building","Preetorius Building",{"_34":109,"_63":128,"_72":131},19,{"_34":298,"_63":299,"_72":300},"35 E Main St, Statesboro, GA 30458, USA","

The Preetorius Building was built in 1910. Uniquely, it has earthquake bolts; this showcases a historic building practice from the past. Originally, the building housed the private banking business of the Preetorius family. Since then, the building has housed offices, the New Statesboro Restaurant, and a stable too. A fire damaged the building in 2018 and renovations followed. Currently, the building is available for use.

Please see the Preetorius Family Papers at:

Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections, \"Preetorius family papers\" (2005). Finding Aids. 144. https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/finding-aids/144

",32.4489547,-81.78221649999999,[252,253,254,255],"The Preetorius Building was built in 1910. Uniquely, it has earthquake bolts; this showcases a historic building practice from the past. Originally, the building housed the private banking business of the Preetorius family. Since then, the building has housed offices, the New Statesboro Restaurant, and a stable too. A fire damaged the building in 2018 and renovations followed. Currently, the building is available for use. Please see the Preetorius Family Papers at:Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections, \"Preetorius family papers\" (2005). Finding Aids. 144. https://digitalcommons. georgiasouthern. edu/finding-aids/144",[248,249,250,251,232],{"_72":123,"_136":246,"_138":247},[],"W.S. Preetorius and Company, Bankers historical image from the book, Statesboro: A Century in Progress. Found on Downtown Statesboro's Instagram page (https://www.instagram.com/p/CsKEredPPAd/) ","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/3folk4d6xu6n6w67wclh73zbklps?variant=desktop","new-stop-1680571241636","pree","preeto","preetor",{"_108":287,"_105":24,"_136":246,"_151":288,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":289,"_157":290,"_34":291,"_160":179,"_161":292,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":293,"_72":123,"_167":-5},{"_108":277,"_105":201,"_136":278,"_151":203,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":279,"_157":280,"_34":281,"_160":149,"_161":162,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":166,"_72":123,"_167":-5},{"_108":266,"_105":190,"_136":267,"_151":268,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":269,"_157":270,"_34":271,"_160":149,"_161":162,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":166,"_72":123,"_167":-5},{"_108":256,"_105":179,"_136":257,"_151":152,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":258,"_157":259,"_34":260,"_160":149,"_161":162,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":166,"_72":123,"_167":-5},1243,"A fire damaged the Preetorius Building in 2018. Photo captured by the Statesboro Herald (https://www.statesboroherald.com/local/morning-fire-shuts-east-main-street/). ","Screen Shot 2023-05-22 at 9.51.56 AM.png",{"_168":261,"_170":262,"_172":263,"_174":264,"_176":265},1404,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/vno4vlqnfh8dv8cai4rno37jplzi","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/vno4vlqnfh8dv8cai4rno37jplzi?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/vno4vlqnfh8dv8cai4rno37jplzi?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/vno4vlqnfh8dv8cai4rno37jplzi?variant=desktop","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/vno4vlqnfh8dv8cai4rno37jplzi?variant=lqip",1242,"Preetorius Building photograph from the Historical Marker Database (https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=197863). Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller on May 7, 2022.",580,"Screen Shot 2023-05-22 at 9.50.50 AM.png",{"_168":272,"_170":273,"_172":274,"_174":275,"_176":276},1403,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/d48vsm1g6miot8nmv6t299cfp2cg","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/d48vsm1g6miot8nmv6t299cfp2cg?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/d48vsm1g6miot8nmv6t299cfp2cg?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/d48vsm1g6miot8nmv6t299cfp2cg?variant=desktop","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/d48vsm1g6miot8nmv6t299cfp2cg?variant=lqip",1241,"Preetorius Building historical marker from the Historical Marker Database (https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=197863). Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller on May 7, 2022.","Screen Shot 2023-05-22 at 9.49.42 AM.png",{"_168":282,"_170":283,"_172":284,"_174":285,"_176":286},1402,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/1yw5kwdvlkrg2ipagp6a02yw6hbx","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/1yw5kwdvlkrg2ipagp6a02yw6hbx?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/1yw5kwdvlkrg2ipagp6a02yw6hbx?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/1yw5kwdvlkrg2ipagp6a02yw6hbx?variant=desktop","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/1yw5kwdvlkrg2ipagp6a02yw6hbx?variant=lqip",1244,647,"Screen Shot 2023-05-22 at 9.56.44 AM.png",{"_168":294,"_170":295,"_172":296,"_174":247,"_176":297},1405,259,345,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/3folk4d6xu6n6w67wclh73zbklps","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/3folk4d6xu6n6w67wclh73zbklps?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/3folk4d6xu6n6w67wclh73zbklps?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/3folk4d6xu6n6w67wclh73zbklps?variant=lqip",459,"the-georgia-theater","The Georgia Theater",{"_34":231,"_63":232,"_72":233},18,{"_34":386,"_63":387,"_72":388},"

The Georgia Theater is historically significant because it has entertained audiences for many years in the heart of downtown Statesboro. When people visit downtown Statesboro, the beautiful sign on the front of the theater is an eye-catcher. Since it opened in 1936 as the first air-conditioned public building in Statesboro, many people have come in and out of its doors to see famous singers like Emma Lou Kelly, and motion pictures. The entertainment that the theater has provided has contributed to the economic growth of downtown Statesboro. There are also volunteer opportunities that allow the citizens of Statesboro to have a contributing role in the betterment of the community. These volunteers have helped with community service endeavors such as fundraisers, workshops, and summer camps.

\"Looking into the future, the Georgia Theater (now known as the Emma Lou Kelly Theater) will continue to be an attraction for people who love the arts. They produce plays and performances for the Averitt Center of the Arts and even sometimes host the Georgia Southern University theater production program as well. They host exhibits and art galleries too. All of these will continue to draw citizens of Statesboro and surrounding areas to downtown Statesboro.\" - Georgia Southern University College of Education Undergraduate Student (Spring 2022 ELEM 4533: Elementary Social Studies Methods)

",32.44893398644384,-81.78234249675062,[315,316,317,318,319,320],"The Georgia Theater is historically significant because it has entertained audiences for many years in the heart of downtown Statesboro. When people visit downtown Statesboro, the beautiful sign on the front of the theater is an eye-catcher. Since it opened in 1936 as the first air-conditioned public building in Statesboro, many people have come in and out of its doors to see famous singers like Emma Lou Kelly, and motion pictures. The entertainment that the theater has provided has contributed to the economic growth of downtown Statesboro. There are also volunteer opportunities that allow the citizens of Statesboro to have a contributing role in the betterment of the community. These volunteers have helped with community service endeavors such as fundraisers, workshops, and summer camps.\"Looking into the future, the Georgia Theater (now known as the Emma Lou Kelly Theater) will continue to be an attraction for people who love the arts. They produce plays and performances for the Averitt Center of the Arts and even sometimes host the Georgia Southern University theater production program as well. They host exhibits and art galleries too. All of these will continue to draw citizens of Statesboro and surrounding areas to downtown Statesboro.\" - Georgia Southern University College of Education Undergraduate Student (Spring 2022 ELEM 4533: Elementary Social Studies Methods)",[314,299],{"_72":123,"_136":312,"_138":313},[],"The Georgia Theater Historical Marker from the Historical Marker Database (https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=197854). Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller on May 7, 2022.","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/ia2vrkni48gtrn1tyyoend0zkf2f?variant=desktop","new-stop-1680571198767",{"_108":378,"_105":24,"_136":312,"_151":152,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":379,"_157":380,"_34":381,"_160":149,"_161":162,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":166,"_72":123,"_167":-5},{"_108":368,"_105":201,"_136":369,"_151":152,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":370,"_157":371,"_34":372,"_160":149,"_161":162,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":166,"_72":123,"_167":-5},{"_108":358,"_105":190,"_136":359,"_151":152,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":360,"_157":361,"_34":362,"_160":149,"_161":162,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":166,"_72":123,"_167":-5},{"_108":348,"_105":179,"_136":349,"_151":152,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":350,"_157":351,"_34":352,"_160":149,"_161":162,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":166,"_72":123,"_167":-5},{"_108":335,"_105":149,"_136":336,"_151":337,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":338,"_157":339,"_34":340,"_160":179,"_161":341,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":342,"_72":123,"_167":-5},{"_108":321,"_105":322,"_136":323,"_151":324,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":325,"_157":326,"_34":327,"_160":179,"_161":328,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":329,"_72":123,"_167":-5},1199,6,"Journal article on Emma Kelly (\"The Lady of 6,000 Songs\") - Curated at the Statesboro Bulloch County Library ",378,"Screen Shot 2023-04-04 at 10.33.26 AM.png",{"_168":330,"_170":331,"_172":332,"_174":333,"_176":334},1360,241,322,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/l5z5hnyavgqpju28tbk20rpm2p53","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/l5z5hnyavgqpju28tbk20rpm2p53?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/l5z5hnyavgqpju28tbk20rpm2p53?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/l5z5hnyavgqpju28tbk20rpm2p53?variant=desktop","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/l5z5hnyavgqpju28tbk20rpm2p53?variant=lqip",1198,"Photos of Emma Kelly - Curated from the Statesboro Bulloch County Library\n\nTop - A young Emma Kelly performing for servicemen. (n.d.). \nBottom Left - Emma Kelly in Focus Magazine. (1983)\nBottom Right - \"The Lady of 6,000 Songs and a Member of Her Orchestra.\" (n.d.). ",366,"Screen Shot 2023-04-04 at 10.31.53 AM.png",{"_168":343,"_170":344,"_172":345,"_174":346,"_176":347},1359,221,295,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/f6pqlvbb7b6l78hpmwxc3rsfbjf8","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/f6pqlvbb7b6l78hpmwxc3rsfbjf8?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/f6pqlvbb7b6l78hpmwxc3rsfbjf8?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/f6pqlvbb7b6l78hpmwxc3rsfbjf8?variant=desktop","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/f6pqlvbb7b6l78hpmwxc3rsfbjf8?variant=lqip",1203,"Image of the Georgia Theater (i.e., Emma Kelly Theater) during the day from the Historical Marker Database website (https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=197854). 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This site has a hand-painted mural to celebrate the Statesboro Bicentennial and preserve the history Statesboro. It was created in 2003. This mural shows Blind Willie McTell with his guitar, Statesboro’s first mayor – Lonnie Brannen, and Georgia Southern University; these are just a handful of important people and places that represent Statesboro. Statesboro Properties is the business that is currently in the building that this mural is painted on, but several businesses have been in the property over the years.

“I think this mural will continue to influence lives in Statesboro because it shows a few things that are important to Statesboro. The mural shows two very important people in Statesboro and a very important landmark in Statesboro.” - Georgia Southern University College of Education Undergraduate Student (Spring 2022 ELEM 4533: Elementary Social Studies Methods)

",32.44878346784447,-81.7824108930805,[407,408,409,410,411],"This site has a hand-painted mural to celebrate the Statesboro Bicentennial and preserve the history Statesboro. It was created in 2003. This mural shows Blind Willie McTell with his guitar, Statesboro’s first mayor – Lonnie Brannen, and Georgia Southern University; these are just a handful of important people and places that represent Statesboro. Statesboro Properties is the business that is currently in the building that this mural is painted on, but several businesses have been in the property over the years. “I think this mural will continue to influence lives in Statesboro because it shows a few things that are important to Statesboro. The mural shows two very important people in Statesboro and a very important landmark in Statesboro.” - Georgia Southern University College of Education Undergraduate Student (Spring 2022 ELEM 4533: Elementary Social Studies Methods)",[404,405,406,387],{"_72":401,"_136":402,"_138":403},[],"Statesboro Blues","Provided to YouTube by Ingrooves\n\nStatesboro Blues · Blind Willie McTell\n\nThe Best Of Blind Willie McTell\n\n℗ 2006 Yazoo\n\nReleased on: 2004-09-21\n\nWriter: Blind Willie McTell\n\nAuto-generated by YouTube.","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/ofo0vojbl1g4smxi72ar0g0l62sn?variant=desktop","new-stop-1680571156518","blind-willie-mctell-mural","mural",{"_108":455,"_105":223,"_136":402,"_151":-5,"_153":456,"_154":457,"_155":458,"_157":459,"_34":460,"_160":-5,"_161":-5,"_163":-5,"_164":461,"_165":-5,"_72":401,"_167":457},{"_108":445,"_105":24,"_136":446,"_151":152,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":447,"_157":448,"_34":449,"_160":149,"_161":162,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":166,"_72":123,"_167":-5},{"_108":432,"_105":201,"_136":433,"_151":434,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":435,"_157":436,"_34":437,"_160":179,"_161":438,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":439,"_72":123,"_167":-5},{"_108":422,"_105":190,"_136":423,"_151":152,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":424,"_157":425,"_34":426,"_160":149,"_161":162,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":166,"_72":123,"_167":-5},{"_108":412,"_105":179,"_136":413,"_151":152,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":414,"_157":415,"_34":416,"_160":149,"_161":162,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":166,"_72":123,"_167":-5},1262,"Blind Willie McTell trail marker in Statesboro, GA. Photo captured by David Seibert on April 11, 2014 and uploaded to the Historical Marker Database (https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=111681). ","Screen Shot 2023-05-22 at 11.12.05 AM.png",{"_168":417,"_170":418,"_172":419,"_174":420,"_176":421},1423,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/7171ddl5c1r12841clc16i56767b","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/7171ddl5c1r12841clc16i56767b?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/7171ddl5c1r12841clc16i56767b?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/7171ddl5c1r12841clc16i56767b?variant=desktop","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/7171ddl5c1r12841clc16i56767b?variant=lqip",1261,"Blind Willie McTell statue in front of the Statesboro Convention & Visitors Center. Photo captured by John Ceasar with the George-Anne Media Group (https://thegeorgeanne.com/36051/reflector/statesboro-blues-a-local-legend-by-the-name-of-blind-willie-mctell/). ","Screen Shot 2023-05-22 at 11.12.27 AM.png",{"_168":427,"_170":428,"_172":429,"_174":430,"_176":431},1422,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/i1oattteuxniet2qdapbn6xe0n13","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/i1oattteuxniet2qdapbn6xe0n13?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/i1oattteuxniet2qdapbn6xe0n13?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/i1oattteuxniet2qdapbn6xe0n13?variant=desktop","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/i1oattteuxniet2qdapbn6xe0n13?variant=lqip",1260,"Blind Willie McTell exhibit in the \"Legends Gallery\" at the Averitt Center for the Arts. Photo captured by Phil Boyum of the Statesboro Herald (https://www.statesboroherald.com/life/blind-willie-mctell-becomes-statesboros-second-legend-in-the-arts/). ",390,"Screen Shot 2023-05-22 at 11.12.45 AM.png",{"_168":440,"_170":441,"_172":442,"_174":443,"_176":444},1421,227,302,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/s6qe7soypc0na3hc43whukmn9rex","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/s6qe7soypc0na3hc43whukmn9rex?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/s6qe7soypc0na3hc43whukmn9rex?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/s6qe7soypc0na3hc43whukmn9rex?variant=desktop","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/s6qe7soypc0na3hc43whukmn9rex?variant=lqip",1259,"Photograph of the Statesboro Bicentennial Mural with Blind Willie McTell. Uploaded by Brent Moore in November 17, 2018 to Flickr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/brent_nashville/44101024140). ","Screen Shot 2023-05-22 at 11.12.58 AM.png",{"_168":450,"_170":451,"_172":452,"_174":453,"_176":454},1420,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/c2nxivvf17qhjmsi8b9hsynwxytm","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/c2nxivvf17qhjmsi8b9hsynwxytm?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/c2nxivvf17qhjmsi8b9hsynwxytm?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/c2nxivvf17qhjmsi8b9hsynwxytm?variant=desktop","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/c2nxivvf17qhjmsi8b9hsynwxytm?variant=lqip",1182,"//www.youtube.com/embed/K9MXNWTVb28","K9MXNWTVb28","K9MXNWTVb28.jpg",{"_168":462,"_170":463,"_172":464,"_174":403,"_176":465},1343,"youtube","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/ofo0vojbl1g4smxi72ar0g0l62sn","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/ofo0vojbl1g4smxi72ar0g0l62sn?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/ofo0vojbl1g4smxi72ar0g0l62sn?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/ofo0vojbl1g4smxi72ar0g0l62sn?variant=lqip",457,"the-bank-of-statesboro","The Bank of Statesboro",{"_34":386,"_63":387,"_72":388},16,{"_34":538,"_63":539,"_72":540},"33 E Main St, Statesboro, GA 30458, USA","

The Bank of Statesboro was chartered in 1891 and formally opened in 1895. It was relocated in 1911 to its downtown location (i.e., this was its third relocation). The Bank of Statesboro survived the initial stock crash of 1929; however, a “run on the bank” during the Great Depression forced the Bank of Statesboro to close its doors for good on December 5, 1932. The City of Statesboro purchased the building in 1997 in order to establish a community art center for the downtown area. The Averitt Center for the Arts takes great care to maintain the historic integrity of their buildings, and the Bank of Statesboro building now contains art galleries, visual and performing arts studios, classrooms, and office space. This helps to preserve this spectacular work of architecture by making it an integral part of the community once again.

“This building is a landmark of downtown Statesboro with many other historical sites that have played an important role in the life of Statesboro. This historical site has been used for a variety of purposes over the year. Thus, community members have been able to utilize and integrate this building back into the downtown space for use. This will help tourists see the growth that Statesboro has experienced as well as the ways in which the community is still preserving their historical sites.” - Georgia Southern University College of Education Undergraduate Student (Spring 2022 ELEM 4533: Elementary Social Studies Methods)

",32.448969069690264,-81.78256377899434,[485,486,487,488,489],"The Bank of Statesboro was chartered in 1891 and formally opened in 1895. It was relocated in 1911 to its downtown location (i. e., this was its third relocation). The Bank of Statesboro survived the initial stock crash of 1929; however, a “run on the bank” during the Great Depression forced the Bank of Statesboro to close its doors for good on December 5, 1932. The City of Statesboro purchased the building in 1997 in order to establish a community art center for the downtown area. The Averitt Center for the Arts takes great care to maintain the historic integrity of their buildings, and the Bank of Statesboro building now contains art galleries, visual and performing arts studios, classrooms, and office space. This helps to preserve this spectacular work of architecture by making it an integral part of the community once again. “This building is a landmark of downtown Statesboro with many other historical sites that have played an important role in the life of Statesboro. This historical site has been used for a variety of purposes over the year. Thus, community members have been able to utilize and integrate this building back into the downtown space for use. This will help tourists see the growth that Statesboro has experienced as well as the ways in which the community is still preserving their historical sites.” - Georgia Southern University College of Education Undergraduate Student (Spring 2022 ELEM 4533: Elementary Social Studies Methods) ",[483,484,467],{"_72":123,"_136":481,"_138":482},[],"Bank of Statesboro postcard from Visit Statesboro's Pinterest (https://www.pinterest.com/visitstatesboro/)","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/za9hdnprrzkzcm82kdd9z1s1nriw?variant=desktop","new-stop-1680571119166","the-bank",{"_108":530,"_105":24,"_136":481,"_151":152,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":531,"_157":532,"_34":533,"_160":149,"_161":162,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":166,"_72":123,"_167":-5},{"_108":520,"_105":201,"_136":521,"_151":152,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":522,"_157":523,"_34":524,"_160":149,"_161":162,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":166,"_72":123,"_167":-5},{"_108":510,"_105":190,"_136":511,"_151":152,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":512,"_157":513,"_34":514,"_160":149,"_161":162,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":166,"_72":123,"_167":-5},{"_108":500,"_105":179,"_136":501,"_151":152,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":502,"_157":503,"_34":504,"_160":149,"_161":162,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":166,"_72":123,"_167":-5},{"_108":490,"_105":149,"_136":491,"_151":152,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":492,"_157":493,"_34":494,"_160":149,"_161":162,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":166,"_72":123,"_167":-5},1236,"Written secondary account of local residents in the late 1800s depositing funds in the Bank of Statesboro.\n\nHughes, Robert G., \"The Story of Bulloch County: A Script for Narration\" (1987). Bulloch County Historical Society Publications. 6.\nhttps://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/bchs-pubs/6\n","Screen Shot 2023-05-22 at 9.12.25 AM.png",{"_168":495,"_170":496,"_172":497,"_174":498,"_176":499},1397,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/a6xh85vxubwte91ti4rw8ek56rso","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/a6xh85vxubwte91ti4rw8ek56rso?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/a6xh85vxubwte91ti4rw8ek56rso?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/a6xh85vxubwte91ti4rw8ek56rso?variant=desktop","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/a6xh85vxubwte91ti4rw8ek56rso?variant=lqip",1237,"Written secondary account of the Bank of Statesboro's opening (Roger Allen, Statesboro Herald, February 2010). Included in a group of papers on banking housed in Georgia Southern University's DigitalCommons. \n\n\"Banking\" (2018). Bulloch County Papers. 16.\nhttps://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/pub-history-documents/16\n","Screen Shot 2023-05-22 at 9.14.44 AM.png",{"_168":505,"_170":506,"_172":507,"_174":508,"_176":509},1398,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/dda90gkp8h86gi2am81u1sz8k4c9","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/dda90gkp8h86gi2am81u1sz8k4c9?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/dda90gkp8h86gi2am81u1sz8k4c9?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/dda90gkp8h86gi2am81u1sz8k4c9?variant=desktop","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/dda90gkp8h86gi2am81u1sz8k4c9?variant=lqip",1238,"Information about the Bank of Statesboro from the Averitt Center for the Arts website (https://www.averittcenterforthearts.org/copy-of-about) ","Screen Shot 2023-05-22 at 9.18.06 AM.png",{"_168":515,"_170":516,"_172":517,"_174":518,"_176":519},1399,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/zw4t5fbtwaonvxu5budl13bi63cc","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/zw4t5fbtwaonvxu5budl13bi63cc?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/zw4t5fbtwaonvxu5budl13bi63cc?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/zw4t5fbtwaonvxu5budl13bi63cc?variant=desktop","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/zw4t5fbtwaonvxu5budl13bi63cc?variant=lqip",1239,"Historical image of the Bank of Statesboro from 1950 (https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/pub-hist-banks/4/).","Screen Shot 2023-05-22 at 9.20.32 AM.png",{"_168":525,"_170":526,"_172":527,"_174":528,"_176":529},1400,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/7dusi9vmu5uxplefswanig0vn9wb","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/7dusi9vmu5uxplefswanig0vn9wb?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/7dusi9vmu5uxplefswanig0vn9wb?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/7dusi9vmu5uxplefswanig0vn9wb?variant=desktop","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/7dusi9vmu5uxplefswanig0vn9wb?variant=lqip",1240,"Screen Shot 2023-05-22 at 9.22.53 AM.png",{"_168":534,"_170":535,"_172":536,"_174":482,"_176":537},1401,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/za9hdnprrzkzcm82kdd9z1s1nriw","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/za9hdnprrzkzcm82kdd9z1s1nriw?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/za9hdnprrzkzcm82kdd9z1s1nriw?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/za9hdnprrzkzcm82kdd9z1s1nriw?variant=lqip",456,"bulloch-county-courthouse","Bulloch County Courthouse",{"_34":466,"_63":467,"_72":468},15,{"_34":612,"_63":18,"_72":613},"2 S Main St, Statesboro, GA 30458, USA","

In 1803, Statesboro was designated as the county seat. Thus, this is why the Bulloch County Courthouse is located in Statesboro. In 1806, court proceedings were held in private homes or under the Old Walnut Tree. The first wooden courthouse was burned in 1864 when General William T. Sherman came through Statesboro on his March to Sea. Another wooden structure was built in its place, but a grand jury voted to build a new courthouse in 1894. Many renovations occurred from 1914 onwards and the Bulloch County Courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. From 1998-2000, the courthouse was last renovated to its original 1894 condition. In regards to local government, the Bulloch County Courthouse serves the judicial needs of our community; however, an annex has also been built to further serve the functions of our local judicial branch. An example of civic action in the community that the Bulloch County Courthouse was a part of is the public memorial for local victims of the COVID-19 pandemic.

",32.44919993974542,-81.78298220360067,[556,557,558,559,560],"In 1803, Statesboro was designated as the county seat. Thus, this is why the Bulloch County Courthouse is located in Statesboro. In 1806, court proceedings were held in private homes or under the Old Walnut Tree. The first wooden courthouse was burned in 1864 when General William T. Sherman came through Statesboro on his March to Sea. Another wooden structure was built in its place, but a grand jury voted to build a new courthouse in 1894. Many renovations occurred from 1914 onwards and the Bulloch County Courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. From 1998-2000, the courthouse was last renovated to its original 1894 condition. In regards to local government, the Bulloch County Courthouse serves the judicial needs of our community; however, an annex has also been built to further serve the functions of our local judicial branch. An example of civic action in the community that the Bulloch County Courthouse was a part of is the public memorial for local victims of the COVID-19 pandemic. ",[555,539],{"_72":123,"_136":553,"_138":554},[],"Postcard of the Bulloch County Courthouse featured in an article from the Statesboro Herald (https://www.statesboroherald.com/local/extant-historic-courthouse-is-bulloch-countys-fourth/). Postcard provided by the Bulloch County Historical Society (BCHS). ","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/xzgf0z18u3hs56mwnb8g64tmywkt?variant=desktop","new-stop-1680571067491",{"_108":604,"_105":223,"_136":553,"_151":152,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":605,"_157":606,"_34":607,"_160":149,"_161":162,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":166,"_72":123,"_167":-5},{"_108":594,"_105":24,"_136":595,"_151":152,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":596,"_157":597,"_34":598,"_160":149,"_161":162,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":166,"_72":123,"_167":-5},{"_108":584,"_105":201,"_136":585,"_151":152,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":586,"_157":587,"_34":588,"_160":149,"_161":162,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":166,"_72":123,"_167":-5},{"_108":572,"_105":190,"_136":573,"_151":231,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":574,"_157":575,"_34":576,"_160":190,"_161":577,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":578,"_72":123,"_167":-5},{"_108":561,"_105":179,"_136":562,"_151":563,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":564,"_157":565,"_34":566,"_160":179,"_161":341,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":342,"_72":123,"_167":-5},1271,"Photo of Bulloch County Courthouse's public memorial for local victims of the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo captured by the City of Statesboro (Layne Phillips) and posted in a Statesboro Herald article (https://www.statesboroherald.com/local/prayer-service-honor-bulloch-covid-victims-set-sunday/) ",553,"Screen Shot 2023-05-24 at 3.09.22 PM.png",{"_168":567,"_170":568,"_172":569,"_174":570,"_176":571},1432,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/upx075que6fwpm8g24pwl96r3lk7","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/upx075que6fwpm8g24pwl96r3lk7?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/upx075que6fwpm8g24pwl96r3lk7?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/upx075que6fwpm8g24pwl96r3lk7?variant=desktop","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/upx075que6fwpm8g24pwl96r3lk7?variant=lqip",1267,"Cover of Bulloch County Historical Society's (BCHS) document on \"The True Story of the Bulloch County Courthouse\" (Document can be read at https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1047&context=bchs-pubs)\n\nBlitch, Parrish, \"The True Story of the Bulloch County Courthouse\" (2004). Bulloch County Historical Society Publications. 3. ","Screen Shot 2023-05-24 at 10.53.47 AM.png",{"_168":579,"_170":580,"_172":581,"_174":582,"_176":583},1428,184,245,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/50c59rjcmoyslbbx4oyfd1xyrxu1","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/50c59rjcmoyslbbx4oyfd1xyrxu1?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/50c59rjcmoyslbbx4oyfd1xyrxu1?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/50c59rjcmoyslbbx4oyfd1xyrxu1?variant=desktop","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/50c59rjcmoyslbbx4oyfd1xyrxu1?variant=lqip",1266,"Bulloch County Historical Society (BCHS) logo with Bulloch County Courthouse image from BCHS's Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=551901323641531&set=a.551901290308201). ","Screen Shot 2023-05-24 at 10.54.06 AM.png",{"_168":589,"_170":590,"_172":591,"_174":592,"_176":593},1427,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/65njzuo99i3x0cdwvusfygih5ws1","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/65njzuo99i3x0cdwvusfygih5ws1?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/65njzuo99i3x0cdwvusfygih5ws1?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/65njzuo99i3x0cdwvusfygih5ws1?variant=desktop","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/65njzuo99i3x0cdwvusfygih5ws1?variant=lqip",1265,"Photo of the Bulloch County Courthouse captured by Jimmy Emerson, DVM. Photo housed on the New Georgia Encyclopedia (https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/counties-cities-neighborhoods/statesboro/). 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The confederate monument is located in front of the Bulloch County Courthouse in downtown Statesboro. The monument was erected in 1909 by the Statesboro Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. There is no longer a local chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. The monument is in memory of the confederate soldiers who served in the Civil War from 1861-1865.

There has been debate around the confederate monument for several years. In 2015, an online petition was started to have the confederate monument removed. The Bulloch County commissioners unanimously voted the keep the confederate monument in 2015. In 2020, there was a proposal to permanently contextualize the confederate monument with a historical marker. The Bulloch County commissioners voted against the historical marker by a vote of 3-2 in 2020.

",32.449077714495765,-81.78321287357595,[628,629,630],"The confederate monument is located in front of the Bulloch County Courthouse in downtown Statesboro. The monument was erected in 1909 by the Statesboro Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. There is no longer a local chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. The monument is in memory of the confederate soldiers who served in the Civil War from 1861-1865. There has been debate around the confederate monument for several years. In 2015, an online petition was started to have the confederate monument removed. The Bulloch County commissioners unanimously voted the keep the confederate monument in 2015. In 2020, there was a proposal to permanently contextualize the confederate monument with a historical marker. The Bulloch County commissioners voted against the historical marker by a vote of 3-2 in 2020.",[627,18],{"_72":123,"_136":625,"_138":626},[],"Photo of Confederate Monument in front of the Bulloch County Courthouse by Matthew Enfinger of the George-Anne Media Group (https://thegeorgeanne.com/5284/news/petition-calls-for-the-removal-of-confederate-statue-in-statesboro/)","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/vfvjjpy9nh2vlgspq43nuccg41cf?variant=desktop","new-stop-1680571004911",{"_108":654,"_105":223,"_136":625,"_151":655,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":656,"_157":657,"_34":658,"_160":179,"_161":659,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":660,"_72":123,"_167":-5},{"_108":644,"_105":24,"_136":645,"_151":152,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":646,"_157":647,"_34":648,"_160":149,"_161":162,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":166,"_72":123,"_167":-5},{"_108":631,"_105":201,"_136":632,"_151":633,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":634,"_157":635,"_34":636,"_160":190,"_161":637,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":638,"_72":123,"_167":-5},1270,"Photo of residents proposing a historical marker to contextualize the Confederate Monument in front of the Bulloch County Courthouse. Photo by Al Hackle of the Statesboro Herald (https://www.statesboroherald.com/local/marker-proposed-to-put-confederate-statue-in-context-of-white-supremacy-lost-cause/). \n\nThe Bulloch County commissioners voted down the historical marker by a vote of 3-2 in 2020 (https://www.statesboroherald.com/local/bulloch-county-commissioners-reject-willow-hill-request-context-marker-confederate-statue/).",410,"Screen Shot 2023-05-24 at 11.08.42 AM.png",{"_168":639,"_170":640,"_172":641,"_174":642,"_176":643},1431,164,218,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/7cajdygxfhouo914ep4tze6g7w4u","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/7cajdygxfhouo914ep4tze6g7w4u?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/7cajdygxfhouo914ep4tze6g7w4u?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/7cajdygxfhouo914ep4tze6g7w4u?variant=desktop","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/7cajdygxfhouo914ep4tze6g7w4u?variant=lqip",1269,"Inscription on the Confederate Monument in front of the Bulloch County Courthouse as captured on the Historical Marker Project website (https://historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HM6WA_statesboro-confederate-monument_Statesboro-GA.html) ","Screen Shot 2023-05-24 at 11.10.37 AM.png",{"_168":649,"_170":650,"_172":651,"_174":652,"_176":653},1430,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/va2x0vpa58rupate6y0koi1tc2xh","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/va2x0vpa58rupate6y0koi1tc2xh?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/va2x0vpa58rupate6y0koi1tc2xh?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/va2x0vpa58rupate6y0koi1tc2xh?variant=desktop","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/va2x0vpa58rupate6y0koi1tc2xh?variant=lqip",1268,622,"Screen Shot 2023-05-24 at 11.09.23 AM.png",{"_168":661,"_170":662,"_172":663,"_174":626,"_176":664},1429,249,332,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/vfvjjpy9nh2vlgspq43nuccg41cf","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/vfvjjpy9nh2vlgspq43nuccg41cf?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/vfvjjpy9nh2vlgspq43nuccg41cf?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/vfvjjpy9nh2vlgspq43nuccg41cf?variant=lqip",452,"old-sea-island-bank","Old Sea Island Bank",{"_34":612,"_63":18,"_72":613},13,{"_34":726,"_63":727,"_72":728},"11012 US-301, Statesboro, GA 30458, USA","

Sea Island Bank is located on 2 E Main Street in Downtown Statesboro. It is across the street from the Bulloch County Courthouse and Averitt Center for the Arts (formerly the Bank of Statesboro). In 1991, Synovus Bank acquired Sea Island Bank. This site is important to the economic history of Statesboro because it was one of the first banks in the area and the bank provided residents with the opportunity to utilize their services (e.g., checking accounts, savings accounts, loans, etc.).

\"In the future, I think my historical site will continue to influence the lives of those living in Statesboro because they will be provided with the essential services of the bank. Additionally, the bank will help the people [to] be able to make fiscally responsible decisions that will in turn improve the economy and the surrounding area.\" - Georgia Southern University College of Education Undergraduate Student (Fall 2021 ELEM 4533: Elementary Social Studies Methods)

",32.448475639550104,-81.78333357298162,[684,685,686,687],"Sea Island Bank is located on 2 E Main Street in Downtown Statesboro. It is across the street from the Bulloch County Courthouse and Averitt Center for the Arts (formerly the Bank of Statesboro). In 1991, Synovus Bank acquired Sea Island Bank. This site is important to the economic history of Statesboro because it was one of the first banks in the area and the bank provided residents with the opportunity to utilize their services (e. g., checking accounts, savings accounts, loans, etc.). \"In the future, I think my historical site will continue to influence the lives of those living in Statesboro because they will be provided with the essential services of the bank. Additionally, the bank will help the people [to] be able to make fiscally responsible decisions that will in turn improve the economy and the surrounding area.\" - Georgia Southern University College of Education Undergraduate Student (Fall 2021 ELEM 4533: Elementary Social Studies Methods) ",[682,683,666],{"_72":123,"_136":680,"_138":681},[],"Image of Sea Island Bank (before change to Synovus Bank) from Lavender & Associates, Inc. (https://www.lavenderandassociates.com)","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/gp1utrz53h6un4v0i4disw2tctzw?variant=desktop","new-stop-1680570736490","ol",{"_108":718,"_105":223,"_136":680,"_151":152,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":719,"_157":720,"_34":721,"_160":149,"_161":162,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":166,"_72":123,"_167":-5},{"_108":708,"_105":24,"_136":709,"_151":152,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":710,"_157":711,"_34":712,"_160":149,"_161":162,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":166,"_72":123,"_167":-5},{"_108":698,"_105":201,"_136":699,"_151":152,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":700,"_157":701,"_34":702,"_160":149,"_161":162,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":166,"_72":123,"_167":-5},{"_108":688,"_105":190,"_136":689,"_151":152,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":690,"_157":691,"_34":692,"_160":149,"_161":162,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":166,"_72":123,"_167":-5},1193,"Artifact - Sea Island Bank Bill Holder Advertising (from eBay)","Screen Shot 2023-04-04 at 9.35.25 AM.png",{"_168":693,"_170":694,"_172":695,"_174":696,"_176":697},1354,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/ss3gdpis8li2501g2j0zh6jr4vte","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/ss3gdpis8li2501g2j0zh6jr4vte?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/ss3gdpis8li2501g2j0zh6jr4vte?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/ss3gdpis8li2501g2j0zh6jr4vte?variant=desktop","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/ss3gdpis8li2501g2j0zh6jr4vte?variant=lqip",1192,"Artifact - Sea Island Bank matchbook (from eBay)","Screen Shot 2023-04-04 at 9.35.44 AM.png",{"_168":703,"_170":704,"_172":705,"_174":706,"_176":707},1353,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/fds8f3o9rmzlfh5oirp6p6ox6dmo","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/fds8f3o9rmzlfh5oirp6p6ox6dmo?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/fds8f3o9rmzlfh5oirp6p6ox6dmo?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/fds8f3o9rmzlfh5oirp6p6ox6dmo?variant=desktop","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/fds8f3o9rmzlfh5oirp6p6ox6dmo?variant=lqip",1191,"Image of present-day Synovus Bank (in the former Sea Island Bank building) from the Synovus Bank website (https://www.synovus.com/locations/usa/ga/statesboro/2-east-main-street)","synovus.jpeg",{"_168":713,"_170":714,"_172":715,"_174":716,"_176":717},1352,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/xa58oq8axv10zawebv9cfmz36tfm","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/xa58oq8axv10zawebv9cfmz36tfm?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/xa58oq8axv10zawebv9cfmz36tfm?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/xa58oq8axv10zawebv9cfmz36tfm?variant=desktop","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/xa58oq8axv10zawebv9cfmz36tfm?variant=lqip",1190,"sib.png",{"_168":722,"_170":723,"_172":724,"_174":681,"_176":725},1351,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/gp1utrz53h6un4v0i4disw2tctzw","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/gp1utrz53h6un4v0i4disw2tctzw?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/gp1utrz53h6un4v0i4disw2tctzw?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/gp1utrz53h6un4v0i4disw2tctzw?variant=lqip",451,"blue-front","Blue Front",{"_34":665,"_63":666,"_72":667},12,{"_34":781,"_63":782,"_72":783},"22 W Vine St, Statesboro, GA 30458, USA","

During the 1930s and 1940s, Statesboro had a growing African American community. Blue Front (located on the north side of W. Vine Street between S. Walnut Street and S. Simmons Street) housed multiple prosperous black-owned businesses such as a barbershop, dry cleaners, pool hall, pawn shop, roofing company, and restaurant. During the time period of segregation and Jim Crow laws, these businesses served as a social hub for the Statesboro African American population. However, by the late 1950s, many of the businesses were closing and all of the businesses were vacated by 1970.

",32.44835341331803,-81.78432330810811,[744,745,746],"During the 1930s and 1940s, Statesboro had a growing African American community. Blue Front (located on the north side of W. Vine Street between S. Walnut Street and S. Simmons Street) housed multiple prosperous black-owned businesses such as a barbershop, dry cleaners, pool hall, pawn shop, roofing company, and restaurant. During the time period of segregation and Jim Crow laws, these businesses served as a social hub for the Statesboro African American population. However, by the late 1950s, many of the businesses were closing and all of the businesses were vacated by 1970. ",[743,727],{"_72":123,"_136":741,"_138":742},[],"Blue Front historical marker (front side) from the Historical Marker Database (https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=197878). Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller on May 8, 2022.","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/5a54sk5pgjx5ujpclk4e4jxl6vr6?variant=desktop","new-stop-1680570693031",{"_108":770,"_105":223,"_136":741,"_151":771,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":772,"_157":773,"_34":774,"_160":179,"_161":775,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":776,"_72":123,"_167":-5},{"_108":757,"_105":24,"_136":758,"_151":759,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":760,"_157":761,"_34":762,"_160":179,"_161":763,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":764,"_72":123,"_167":-5},{"_108":747,"_105":201,"_136":748,"_151":152,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":749,"_157":750,"_34":751,"_160":149,"_161":162,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":166,"_72":123,"_167":-5},1258,"Photograph of the Blue Front historical marker and parking lot beside the historical marker from the Historical Marker Database (https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=197878). Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller on May 8, 2022.","Screen Shot 2023-05-22 at 11.04.57 AM.png",{"_168":752,"_170":753,"_172":754,"_174":755,"_176":756},1419,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/nt94dpsisbojytf3fqur0linf64q","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/nt94dpsisbojytf3fqur0linf64q?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/nt94dpsisbojytf3fqur0linf64q?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/nt94dpsisbojytf3fqur0linf64q?variant=desktop","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/nt94dpsisbojytf3fqur0linf64q?variant=lqip",1257,"Blue Front historical marker (back side) from the Historical Marker Database (https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=197878). Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller on May 8, 2022.",551,"Screen Shot 2023-05-22 at 11.04.47 AM.png",{"_168":765,"_170":766,"_172":767,"_174":768,"_176":769},1418,220,294,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/xnjst9pvlivtikbmhz8zkm70lisg","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/xnjst9pvlivtikbmhz8zkm70lisg?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/xnjst9pvlivtikbmhz8zkm70lisg?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/xnjst9pvlivtikbmhz8zkm70lisg?variant=desktop","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/xnjst9pvlivtikbmhz8zkm70lisg?variant=lqip",1256,557,"Screen Shot 2023-05-22 at 11.04.30 AM.png",{"_168":777,"_170":778,"_172":779,"_174":742,"_176":780},1417,223,297,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/5a54sk5pgjx5ujpclk4e4jxl6vr6","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/5a54sk5pgjx5ujpclk4e4jxl6vr6?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/5a54sk5pgjx5ujpclk4e4jxl6vr6?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/5a54sk5pgjx5ujpclk4e4jxl6vr6?variant=lqip",450,"vandy-s-bar-b-que","Vandy's Bar-B-Que",{"_34":726,"_63":727,"_72":728},{"_34":833,"_63":834,"_72":835},"

Vandy’s Bar-B-Que, is a barbeque restaurant in downtown Statesboro, Georgia. This restaurant is one of six remaining open barbeque pits in the state of Georgia. Vandy Boyd opened the first Vandy’s BBQ in 1929 in Portal, Georgia. As business grew, Vandy’s Bar-B-Que initially moved to a shopping center in Statesboro and then, in 1943, to its downtown location at 22 West Vine. Another location opened at the Statesboro Mall in 1970, but it has since closed down. Statesboro’s residents have adored Vandy’s Bar-B-Que for years - hence why they sell their signature sauces by the bottle. It has employed the citizens of Statesboro with service jobs as well as sold many meals over the years to the residents and tourists of this area.

“I believe Vandy’s Bar-B-Que will continue to provide Statesboro with plates for decades to come. This restaurant is a classic and will be loved for its timeless meals - by locals, students, and anyone just passing through!” - Georgia Southern University College of Education Undergraduate Student (Fall 2021 ELEM 4533: Elementary Social Studies Methods)

",32.448247031092244,-81.78456738912847,[799,800,801],"Vandy’s Bar-B-Que, is a barbeque restaurant in downtown Statesboro, Georgia. This restaurant is one of six remaining open barbeque pits in the state of Georgia. Vandy Boyd opened the first Vandy’s BBQ in 1929 in Portal, Georgia. As business grew, Vandy’s Bar-B-Que initially moved to a shopping center in Statesboro and then, in 1943, to its downtown location at 22 West Vine. Another location opened at the Statesboro Mall in 1970, but it has since closed down. Statesboro’s residents have adored Vandy’s Bar-B-Que for years - hence why they sell their signature sauces by the bottle. It has employed the citizens of Statesboro with service jobs as well as sold many meals over the years to the residents and tourists of this area. “I believe Vandy’s Bar-B-Que will continue to provide Statesboro with plates for decades to come. This restaurant is a classic and will be loved for its timeless meals - by locals, students, and anyone just passing through!” - Georgia Southern University College of Education Undergraduate Student (Fall 2021 ELEM 4533: Elementary Social Studies Methods)",[796,797,798,782],{"_72":123,"_136":794,"_138":795},[],"Vandy's Bar-B-Que Logo from their Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/vandysbbq/)","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/krixyaxckt73ebtjbfiftsy40c38?variant=desktop","new-stop-1680570644006","vandy-s-bb","vandy-s-bar",{"_108":825,"_105":223,"_136":794,"_151":152,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":826,"_157":827,"_34":828,"_160":149,"_161":162,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":166,"_72":123,"_167":-5},{"_108":815,"_105":24,"_136":816,"_151":152,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":817,"_157":818,"_34":819,"_160":149,"_161":162,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":166,"_72":123,"_167":-5},{"_108":802,"_105":201,"_136":803,"_151":804,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":805,"_157":806,"_34":807,"_160":179,"_161":808,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":809,"_72":123,"_167":-5},1212,"Inside of Vandy's Bar-B-Que (Before and After Renovations - https://www.vandysbbq.com/gallery)",632,"Screen Shot 2023-04-04 at 11.39.33 AM.png",{"_168":810,"_170":811,"_172":812,"_174":813,"_176":814},1373,253,337,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/y455s9hk1qaranuyvtsgltwk0jpv","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/y455s9hk1qaranuyvtsgltwk0jpv?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/y455s9hk1qaranuyvtsgltwk0jpv?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/y455s9hk1qaranuyvtsgltwk0jpv?variant=desktop","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/y455s9hk1qaranuyvtsgltwk0jpv?variant=lqip",1211,"Image of Vandy's Bar-B-Que sauces from their Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/vandysbbq/)","Screen Shot 2023-04-04 at 11.49.14 AM.png",{"_168":820,"_170":821,"_172":822,"_174":823,"_176":824},1372,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/o3t2ljdpp0auww0d3zj76cmhbcbm","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/o3t2ljdpp0auww0d3zj76cmhbcbm?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/o3t2ljdpp0auww0d3zj76cmhbcbm?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/o3t2ljdpp0auww0d3zj76cmhbcbm?variant=desktop","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/o3t2ljdpp0auww0d3zj76cmhbcbm?variant=lqip",1210,"Screen Shot 2023-04-04 at 11.48.55 AM.png",{"_168":829,"_170":830,"_172":831,"_174":795,"_176":832},1371,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/krixyaxckt73ebtjbfiftsy40c38","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/krixyaxckt73ebtjbfiftsy40c38?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/krixyaxckt73ebtjbfiftsy40c38?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/krixyaxckt73ebtjbfiftsy40c38?variant=lqip",449,"original-statesboro-post-office","Original Statesboro Post Office",{"_34":781,"_63":782,"_72":783},10,{"_34":883,"_63":884,"_72":885},"26 S Main St, Statesboro, GA 30458, USA","

The Original Statesboro Post Office served the residents of Bulloch County for many years. At one point in time, it was one of the top forms of communication in the community. The Original Statesboro Post Office building was built in 1917. Currently, it is home to AgSouth Farm Credit. The current Statesboro Post Office is now located at 1 South College Street. It provides local businesses and citizens with their packages and mail.

“As Statesboro has grown, the number of packages and mail has increased too. Community helpers such as mail carriers have been hired to meet those needs. The current Statesboro Post Office will continue to serve the residents of Bulloch County through providing goods and services to the community.” - Georgia Southern University College of Education Undergraduate Student (Spring 2022 ELEM 4533: Elementary Social Studies Methods)

",32.44776944125451,-81.78341135704306,[851,852,853],"The Original Statesboro Post Office served the residents of Bulloch County for many years. At one point in time, it was one of the top forms of communication in the community. The Original Statesboro Post Office building was built in 1917. Currently, it is home to AgSouth Farm Credit. The current Statesboro Post Office is now located at 1 South College Street. It provides local businesses and citizens with their packages and mail. “As Statesboro has grown, the number of packages and mail has increased too. Community helpers such as mail carriers have been hired to meet those needs. The current Statesboro Post Office will continue to serve the residents of Bulloch County through providing goods and services to the community.” - Georgia Southern University College of Education Undergraduate Student (Spring 2022 ELEM 4533: Elementary Social Studies Methods) ",[850,834],{"_72":123,"_136":848,"_138":849},[],"Old Statesboro Post Office postcard from L.A. Waters Furniture's Pinterest (https://www.pinterest.com/lawatersboro/historic-bulloch-county/)","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/ja1wi2hxjkernl2zy4pf52bq5xws?variant=desktop","new-stop-1680570570730",{"_108":874,"_105":223,"_136":848,"_151":875,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":876,"_157":877,"_34":878,"_160":149,"_161":162,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":166,"_72":123,"_167":-5},{"_108":864,"_105":201,"_136":865,"_151":152,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":866,"_157":867,"_34":868,"_160":149,"_161":162,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":166,"_72":123,"_167":-5},{"_108":854,"_105":190,"_136":855,"_151":152,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":856,"_157":857,"_34":858,"_160":149,"_161":162,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":166,"_72":123,"_167":-5},1230,"Image of the Old Statesboro Post Office (currently, AgSouth) from the Historical Marker Database (https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=197908). Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller on May 8, 2022.","Screen Shot 2023-05-18 at 11.21.19 AM.png",{"_168":859,"_170":860,"_172":861,"_174":862,"_176":863},1391,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/py6i1igrzd8psbwp3r3hltjsnrpp","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/py6i1igrzd8psbwp3r3hltjsnrpp?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/py6i1igrzd8psbwp3r3hltjsnrpp?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/py6i1igrzd8psbwp3r3hltjsnrpp?variant=desktop","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/py6i1igrzd8psbwp3r3hltjsnrpp?variant=lqip",1229,"Old Statesboro Post Office Historical Marker from the Historical Marker Database (https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=197908). Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller on May 8, 2022.","Screen Shot 2023-05-18 at 11.20.59 AM.png",{"_168":869,"_170":870,"_172":871,"_174":872,"_176":873},1390,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/lhnwce7ioxxdui1w0f42ecsnvp0v","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/lhnwce7ioxxdui1w0f42ecsnvp0v?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/lhnwce7ioxxdui1w0f42ecsnvp0v?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/lhnwce7ioxxdui1w0f42ecsnvp0v?variant=desktop","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/lhnwce7ioxxdui1w0f42ecsnvp0v?variant=lqip",1227,640,"postcard.jpeg",{"_168":879,"_170":880,"_172":881,"_174":849,"_176":882},1388,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/ja1wi2hxjkernl2zy4pf52bq5xws","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/ja1wi2hxjkernl2zy4pf52bq5xws?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/ja1wi2hxjkernl2zy4pf52bq5xws?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/ja1wi2hxjkernl2zy4pf52bq5xws?variant=lqip",448,"dr-madison-monroe-holland-house","Dr. Madison Monroe Holland House",{"_34":833,"_63":834,"_72":835},9,{"_34":946,"_63":947,"_72":948},"27 S Main St, Statesboro, GA 30458, USA","

This historic site was originally built as a one-story home; however, it was expanded by Dr. Madison Monroe Holland in 1908 to accommodate his medical practice. At the time, there was not a hospital in Statesboro and this house served that purpose. Dr. Madison Monroe Holland’s medical practice brought in a lot of people from surrounding areas which also helped the economic growth of Statesboro as a whole. This historic site is located at 27 South Main Street in Statesboro, GA. This historical site has been consistent, but the buildings around the Dr. Madison Monroe Holland House have changed over time.

National Register of Historic Places Registration Form for the Dr. Madison Monroe Holland House: https://npgallery.nps.gov/GetAsset/a4b80068-8c50-41d0-a8f0-09d965976c41

",32.447844135566704,-81.78376540863303,[901,902,903,904],"This historic site was originally built as a one-story home; however, it was expanded by Dr. Madison Monroe Holland in 1908 to accommodate his medical practice. At the time, there was not a hospital in Statesboro and this house served that purpose. Dr. Madison Monroe Holland’s medical practice brought in a lot of people from surrounding areas which also helped the economic growth of Statesboro as a whole. This historic site is located at 27 South Main Street in Statesboro, GA. This historical site has been consistent, but the buildings around the Dr. Madison Monroe Holland House have changed over time. National Register of Historic Places Registration Form for the Dr. Madison Monroe Holland House: https://npgallery. nps. gov/GetAsset/a4b80068-8c50-41d0-a8f0-09d965976c41",[900,884],{"_72":123,"_136":898,"_138":899},[],"Dr. Madison Monroe Holland House historical photo uploaded on Find a Grave (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/68680061/madison-monroe-holland#view-photo=145250987) by Anonymous on September 1, 2016.","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/3agb695zwijs8ys1nhfu7vtbtnvh?variant=desktop","new-stop-1680570516584",{"_108":938,"_105":24,"_136":898,"_151":152,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":939,"_157":940,"_34":941,"_160":149,"_161":162,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":166,"_72":123,"_167":-5},{"_108":928,"_105":201,"_136":929,"_151":152,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":930,"_157":931,"_34":932,"_160":149,"_161":162,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":166,"_72":123,"_167":-5},{"_108":918,"_105":190,"_136":919,"_151":152,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":920,"_157":921,"_34":922,"_160":149,"_161":162,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":166,"_72":123,"_167":-5},{"_108":905,"_105":179,"_136":906,"_151":907,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":908,"_157":909,"_34":910,"_160":149,"_161":911,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":912,"_72":123,"_167":-5},1234,"COVID-19 memorial in front of Brave Tomorrow: Counseling & Consulting from their Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/bravetomorrow?locale=es_ES)",747,"Screen Shot 2023-05-18 at 1.19.55 PM.png",{"_168":913,"_170":914,"_172":915,"_174":916,"_176":917},1395,299,399,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/chg4y38pfwyz0cucsgwg6l3lo8pb","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/chg4y38pfwyz0cucsgwg6l3lo8pb?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/chg4y38pfwyz0cucsgwg6l3lo8pb?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/chg4y38pfwyz0cucsgwg6l3lo8pb?variant=desktop","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/chg4y38pfwyz0cucsgwg6l3lo8pb?variant=lqip",1233,"Brave Tomorrow: Counseling & Consulting Logo from their Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/bravetomorrow?locale=es_ES)","BT.jpeg",{"_168":923,"_170":924,"_172":925,"_174":926,"_176":927},1394,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/28n5n74mg6b9nx7xme69r4ee8a2w","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/28n5n74mg6b9nx7xme69r4ee8a2w?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/28n5n74mg6b9nx7xme69r4ee8a2w?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/28n5n74mg6b9nx7xme69r4ee8a2w?variant=desktop","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/28n5n74mg6b9nx7xme69r4ee8a2w?variant=lqip",1232,"Dr. Madison Monroe Holland House historical marker from the Historical Marker Database (https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=197894). Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller on May 8, 2022.","Screen Shot 2023-05-18 at 1.15.47 PM.png",{"_168":933,"_170":934,"_172":935,"_174":936,"_176":937},1393,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/orl3iurk5n8l4lw6fatyp34921ag","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/orl3iurk5n8l4lw6fatyp34921ag?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/orl3iurk5n8l4lw6fatyp34921ag?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/orl3iurk5n8l4lw6fatyp34921ag?variant=desktop","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/orl3iurk5n8l4lw6fatyp34921ag?variant=lqip",1235,"Screen Shot 2023-05-18 at 1.22.04 PM.png",{"_168":942,"_170":943,"_172":944,"_174":899,"_176":945},1396,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/3agb695zwijs8ys1nhfu7vtbtnvh","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/3agb695zwijs8ys1nhfu7vtbtnvh?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/3agb695zwijs8ys1nhfu7vtbtnvh?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/3agb695zwijs8ys1nhfu7vtbtnvh?variant=lqip",447,"ogeechee-masonic-lodge","Ogeechee Masonic Lodge",{"_34":883,"_63":884,"_72":885},8,{"_34":996,"_63":997,"_72":998},"2 W Cherry St, Statesboro, GA 30458, USA","

The Ogeechee Masonic Lodge #213 was founded in 1857. Originally, the freemasons gathered in a building near the Ogeechee River, but moved to this building in 1940. This building has similar characteristics to other masonic halls. Historically, freemasons are known for their helping nature in communities. Freemasons are civically involved in their communities by hosting events to raise money for various charitable endeavors.

",32.447368807068564,-81.78384319269446,[964,965,966],"The Ogeechee Masonic Lodge #213 was founded in 1857. Originally, the freemasons gathered in a building near the Ogeechee River, but moved to this building in 1940. This building has similar characteristics to other masonic halls. Historically, freemasons are known for their helping nature in communities. Freemasons are civically involved in their communities by hosting events to raise money for various charitable endeavors. ",[963,947],{"_72":123,"_136":961,"_138":962},[],"Masonic Hall (Ogeechee Lodge #213) photograph from the Historical Marker Database (https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=197914). Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller on May 8, 2022.","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/t6qstxf54d0irujo0voaia5bzirw?variant=desktop","new-stop-1680570410042",{"_108":988,"_105":223,"_136":961,"_151":152,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":989,"_157":990,"_34":991,"_160":149,"_161":162,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":166,"_72":123,"_167":-5},{"_108":977,"_105":24,"_136":978,"_151":979,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":980,"_157":981,"_34":982,"_160":149,"_161":162,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":166,"_72":123,"_167":-5},{"_108":967,"_105":190,"_136":968,"_151":152,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":969,"_157":970,"_34":971,"_160":149,"_161":162,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":166,"_72":123,"_167":-5},1255,"The Ogeechee Lodge #213 in Statesboro, GA publishes a quarterly newsletter called \"The Lion's Paw.\" It is released on their Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/OgeecheeMasonicLodge213). ","Screen Shot 2023-05-22 at 10.37.53 AM.png",{"_168":972,"_170":973,"_172":974,"_174":975,"_176":976},1416,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/0dmyo2o9sk2efefdmxlyz3h5qbm9","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/0dmyo2o9sk2efefdmxlyz3h5qbm9?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/0dmyo2o9sk2efefdmxlyz3h5qbm9?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/0dmyo2o9sk2efefdmxlyz3h5qbm9?variant=desktop","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/0dmyo2o9sk2efefdmxlyz3h5qbm9?variant=lqip",1253,"Masonic Hall (Ogeechee Lodge #213) historical marker from the Historical Marker Database (https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=197914). Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller on May 8, 2022.",746,"Screen Shot 2023-05-22 at 10.35.04 AM.png",{"_168":983,"_170":984,"_172":985,"_174":986,"_176":987},1414,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/4szyys5xdjjrllf27n0jbk8w59gz","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/4szyys5xdjjrllf27n0jbk8w59gz?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/4szyys5xdjjrllf27n0jbk8w59gz?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/4szyys5xdjjrllf27n0jbk8w59gz?variant=desktop","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/4szyys5xdjjrllf27n0jbk8w59gz?variant=lqip",1252,"Screen Shot 2023-05-22 at 10.35.23 AM.png",{"_168":992,"_170":993,"_172":994,"_174":962,"_176":995},1413,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/t6qstxf54d0irujo0voaia5bzirw","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/t6qstxf54d0irujo0voaia5bzirw?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/t6qstxf54d0irujo0voaia5bzirw?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/t6qstxf54d0irujo0voaia5bzirw?variant=lqip",446,"first-united-methodist-church","First United Methodist Church ",{"_34":946,"_63":947,"_72":948},7,{"_34":1047,"_63":1048,"_72":1049},"101 S Main St, Statesboro, GA 30458, USA","

The First United Methodist Church was founded in 1886 under O.R Lassiter, who was a pastor of the Statesboro Mission. It is located in the heart of downtown Statesboro and is surrounded by small businesses and historical family homes. The First United Methodist Church is historically significant to downtown Statesboro because it was one of the first churches built. Citizens of Statesboro worshipped at the courthouse until this building was erected. Throughout history, the First United Methodist Church has contributed to the economic growth of Statesboro. In addition to charity work, those who attend this religious institution contribute to the success of small businesses around the church.

“Looking towards the future, I believe that the historical site will continue to influence the lives of Statesboro residents through continuing its charity work and local outreaches. In addition, I believe the religious institution will continue to be a source of strength for the community as it experiences hardships as well as good times.” - Georgia Southern University College of Education Undergraduate Student (Spring 2022 ELEM 4533: Elementary Social Studies Methods)

",32.447122087955094,-81.78371981107978,[1014,1015,1016],"The First United Methodist Church was founded in 1886 under O. R Lassiter, who was a pastor of the Statesboro Mission. It is located in the heart of downtown Statesboro and is surrounded by small businesses and historical family homes. The First United Methodist Church is historically significant to downtown Statesboro because it was one of the first churches built. Citizens of Statesboro worshipped at the courthouse until this building was erected. Throughout history, the First United Methodist Church has contributed to the economic growth of Statesboro. In addition to charity work, those who attend this religious institution contribute to the success of small businesses around the church.“Looking towards the future, I believe that the historical site will continue to influence the lives of Statesboro residents through continuing its charity work and local outreaches. In addition, I believe the religious institution will continue to be a source of strength for the community as it experiences hardships as well as good times.” - Georgia Southern University College of Education Undergraduate Student (Spring 2022 ELEM 4533: Elementary Social Studies Methods) ",[1013,997],{"_72":123,"_136":1011,"_138":1012},[],"Inside the Statesboro First United Methodist Church from their Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/statesborofirst/photos/a.398872676804831/1263505340341556/?type=3&source=44&paipv=0&eav=Afa1wj7tLpV1SlrmDDyR7s3YV1Rqpy6X4Sc9sWwh4Fkk3e12TIFKW2RNXEtPCaUFt1Q&_rdr).","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/lk7ihk9o5soe9tcjkmxjkkjn26ie?variant=desktop","new-stop-1680570323340",{"_108":1039,"_105":24,"_136":1011,"_151":152,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":1040,"_157":1041,"_34":1042,"_160":149,"_161":162,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":166,"_72":123,"_167":-5},{"_108":1028,"_105":201,"_136":1029,"_151":1030,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":1031,"_157":1032,"_34":1033,"_160":149,"_161":162,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":166,"_72":123,"_167":-5},{"_108":1017,"_105":190,"_136":1018,"_151":1019,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":1020,"_157":1021,"_34":1022,"_160":149,"_161":162,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":166,"_72":123,"_167":-5},1250,"Statesboro First United Methodist Church's logo from their website (https://statesborofirst.com).",606,"Screen Shot 2023-05-22 at 10.25.47 AM.png",{"_168":1023,"_170":1024,"_172":1025,"_174":1026,"_176":1027},1411,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/g76iyy62awtojrkmsr28uzk4u6ps","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/g76iyy62awtojrkmsr28uzk4u6ps?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/g76iyy62awtojrkmsr28uzk4u6ps?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/g76iyy62awtojrkmsr28uzk4u6ps?variant=desktop","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/g76iyy62awtojrkmsr28uzk4u6ps?variant=lqip",1249,"Photo of the Statesboro First United Methodist Church from the United Methodist Church website (https://www.umc.org/en/find-a-church/church?id=27286).",600,"church.jpeg",{"_168":1034,"_170":1035,"_172":1036,"_174":1037,"_176":1038},1410,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/g14qmi5sgkqf6dkyelsjk6g4599b","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/g14qmi5sgkqf6dkyelsjk6g4599b?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/g14qmi5sgkqf6dkyelsjk6g4599b?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/g14qmi5sgkqf6dkyelsjk6g4599b?variant=desktop","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/g14qmi5sgkqf6dkyelsjk6g4599b?variant=lqip",1251,"Screen Shot 2023-05-22 at 10.31.54 AM.png",{"_168":1043,"_170":1044,"_172":1045,"_174":1012,"_176":1046},1412,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/lk7ihk9o5soe9tcjkmxjkkjn26ie","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/lk7ihk9o5soe9tcjkmxjkkjn26ie?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/lk7ihk9o5soe9tcjkmxjkkjn26ie?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/lk7ihk9o5soe9tcjkmxjkkjn26ie?variant=lqip",445,"ed-l-smith-harry-w-smith-house","Ed L. Smith & Harry W. Smith House",{"_34":996,"_63":997,"_72":998},{"_34":1101,"_63":1102,"_72":1103},"102 S Main St, Statesboro, GA 30458, USA","

The Ed L. Smith & Harry W. Smith House was built in 1896. The house is located in the heart of downtown Statesboro and has a rich history of community involvement. Harry W. Smith opened a jewelry store, H. W. Smith Jewelers, in downtown Statesboro in 1919. After 95 years in business, H. W. Jewelers closed its doors in 2014. In 1951, Harry W. Smith renovated his family home from the Victorian style to the Neoclassical style. The Statesboro Bulloch County Chamber of Commerce moved into the Ed L. Smith & Harry W. Smith House in 1991. A chamber of commerce is an establishment that ensure that businesses existing within a particular community have the support they need to succeed. The Ed L. Smith- H.W. Smith House is currently home to the Bruce, Mathews, and Lavoie law firm. The law firm is committed to serving Statesboro.

",32.44683915236049,-81.78336844169883,[1067,1068,1069],"The Ed L. Smith & Harry W. Smith House was built in 1896. The house is located in the heart of downtown Statesboro and has a rich history of community involvement. Harry W. Smith opened a jewelry store, H. W. Smith Jewelers, in downtown Statesboro in 1919. After 95 years in business, H. W. Jewelers closed its doors in 2014. In 1951, Harry W. Smith renovated his family home from the Victorian style to the Neoclassical style. The Statesboro Bulloch County Chamber of Commerce moved into the Ed L. Smith & Harry W. Smith House in 1991. A chamber of commerce is an establishment that ensure that businesses existing within a particular community have the support they need to succeed. The Ed L. Smith- H. W. Smith House is currently home to the Bruce, Mathews, and Lavoie law firm. The law firm is committed to serving Statesboro. ",[1063,1064,1065,1066,1048],{"_72":123,"_136":1061,"_138":1062},[],"Ed L. Smith & H.W. Smith House historical marker from the Historical Marker Database (https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=197920). Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller on May 8, 2022.","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/43npeeto7lvl3z78ef57i54iskif?variant=desktop","new-stop-1680570186664","e","ed-l","ed-l-smith",{"_108":1093,"_105":24,"_136":1061,"_151":152,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":1094,"_157":1095,"_34":1096,"_160":149,"_161":162,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":166,"_72":123,"_167":-5},{"_108":1083,"_105":201,"_136":1084,"_151":152,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":1085,"_157":1086,"_34":1087,"_160":149,"_161":162,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":166,"_72":123,"_167":-5},{"_108":1070,"_105":190,"_136":1071,"_151":1072,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":1073,"_157":1074,"_34":1075,"_160":149,"_161":1076,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":1077,"_72":123,"_167":-5},1247,"Secondary source historical information and ghost story related to the Ed L. Smith & H.W. Smith House (which was home to the Statesboro-Bulloch County Chamber of Commerce for several years). Story by Julie Lavender in 2018 for Discovering Bulloch (https://www.discoveringbulloch.com/news/downtown-statesboro-ghost-lore-history-and-hearsay/). ",715,"Screen Shot 2023-05-22 at 10.09.27 AM.png",{"_168":1078,"_170":1079,"_172":1080,"_174":1081,"_176":1082},1408,286,382,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/1rq4b411tv2mwf31b5x8uimsevdc","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/1rq4b411tv2mwf31b5x8uimsevdc?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/1rq4b411tv2mwf31b5x8uimsevdc?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/1rq4b411tv2mwf31b5x8uimsevdc?variant=desktop","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/1rq4b411tv2mwf31b5x8uimsevdc?variant=lqip",1245,"Photo of the Ed L. Smith & H.W. Smith House from the Historical Marker Database (https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=197920). Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller on May 8, 2022.","Screen Shot 2023-05-22 at 10.06.10 AM.png",{"_168":1088,"_170":1089,"_172":1090,"_174":1091,"_176":1092},1406,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/fabz230elmaqta8b74xbtrxhm3nz","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/fabz230elmaqta8b74xbtrxhm3nz?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/fabz230elmaqta8b74xbtrxhm3nz?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/fabz230elmaqta8b74xbtrxhm3nz?variant=desktop","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/fabz230elmaqta8b74xbtrxhm3nz?variant=lqip",1246,"Screen Shot 2023-05-22 at 10.05.55 AM.png",{"_168":1097,"_170":1098,"_172":1099,"_174":1062,"_176":1100},1407,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/43npeeto7lvl3z78ef57i54iskif","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/43npeeto7lvl3z78ef57i54iskif?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/43npeeto7lvl3z78ef57i54iskif?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/43npeeto7lvl3z78ef57i54iskif?variant=lqip",444,"william-guy-raines-house","William Guy Raines House",{"_34":1047,"_63":1048,"_72":1049},{"_34":1152,"_63":1153,"_72":1154},"106 S Main St, Statesboro, GA 30458, USA","

The William Guy Raines House is located at 106 S Main Street in Statesboro, GA. William Guy Raines owned a local hardware store, the W.G. Raines Hardware company from the 1890s until the 1920s. When economic depression fell on the community, the hardware store closed down. William Guy Raines was also one of the founding members of the Ogeechee Lodge #213 and he serve as a city councilman. The William Guy Raines House is one of the buildings on the property of the Statesboro Inn. Former President George W. Bush visited and stayed at the William Guy Raines House (as part of the Statesboro Inn) when he was in Statesboro to hold a support rally in 2006.

",32.44655395238219,-81.78341538035659,[1119,1120,1121],"The William Guy Raines House is located at 106 S Main Street in Statesboro, GA. William Guy Raines owned a local hardware store, the W. G. Raines Hardware company from the 1890s until the 1920s. When economic depression fell on the community, the hardware store closed down. William Guy Raines was also one of the founding members of the Ogeechee Lodge #213 and he serve as a city councilman. The William Guy Raines House is one of the buildings on the property of the Statesboro Inn. Former President George W. Bush visited and stayed at the William Guy Raines House (as part of the Statesboro Inn) when he was in Statesboro to hold a support rally in 2006. ",[1117,1118,1102],{"_72":123,"_136":1115,"_138":1116},[],"Image from Explore Georgia website of William G Raines House, which is one of the buildings on the property of the Statesboro Inn (https://www.exploregeorgia.org/statesboro/places-to-stay/bed-and-breakfasts-inns/the-historic-statesboro-inn)","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/xjwis6ugkgxjkgcam77m8o0xwj8n?variant=desktop","new-stop-1680570106686","william-guy",{"_108":1144,"_105":223,"_136":1115,"_151":152,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":1145,"_157":1146,"_34":1147,"_160":149,"_161":162,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":166,"_72":123,"_167":-5},{"_108":1134,"_105":24,"_136":1135,"_151":152,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":1136,"_157":1137,"_34":1138,"_160":149,"_161":162,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":166,"_72":123,"_167":-5},{"_108":1122,"_105":201,"_136":1123,"_151":1124,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":1125,"_157":1126,"_34":1127,"_160":179,"_161":1128,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":162,"_72":123,"_167":-5},1223,"William G. Raines House National Register of Historic Places Marker from the Historical Marker Database (https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=197922). Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller on May 8, 2022.",562,"Screen Shot 2023-05-16 at 2.26.26 PM.png",{"_168":1129,"_170":1130,"_172":1131,"_174":1132,"_176":1133},1384,225,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/4l7cpwuij3omi081i2df3z4r5r1q","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/4l7cpwuij3omi081i2df3z4r5r1q?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/4l7cpwuij3omi081i2df3z4r5r1q?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/4l7cpwuij3omi081i2df3z4r5r1q?variant=desktop","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/4l7cpwuij3omi081i2df3z4r5r1q?variant=lqip",1222,"William G. Raines House Image from the Historical Marker Database (https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=197922). Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller on May 8, 2022.","Screen Shot 2023-05-16 at 2.26.34 PM.png",{"_168":1139,"_170":1140,"_172":1141,"_174":1142,"_176":1143},1383,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/ogptbg8d3amonh5heppdi1yxyema","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/ogptbg8d3amonh5heppdi1yxyema?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/ogptbg8d3amonh5heppdi1yxyema?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/ogptbg8d3amonh5heppdi1yxyema?variant=desktop","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/ogptbg8d3amonh5heppdi1yxyema?variant=lqip",1221,"Screen Shot 2023-05-16 at 2.19.24 PM.png",{"_168":1148,"_170":1149,"_172":1150,"_174":1116,"_176":1151},1382,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/xjwis6ugkgxjkgcam77m8o0xwj8n","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/xjwis6ugkgxjkgcam77m8o0xwj8n?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/xjwis6ugkgxjkgcam77m8o0xwj8n?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/xjwis6ugkgxjkgcam77m8o0xwj8n?variant=lqip",443,"james-alonzo-brannen-house","James Alonzo Brannen House",{"_34":1101,"_63":1102,"_72":1103},{"_34":1204,"_63":1205,"_72":1206},"112 S Main St, Statesboro, GA 30458, USA","

The Brannen House is one of the buildings on the site of The Statesboro Inn. The Brannen House was built in 1881. James A. Brannen, an important lawyer and the town’s first mayor, lived here throughout his life in Statesboro. He founded or supported the organization of the following businesses: Statesboro Eagle, Statesboro News, Statesboro Telephone Company, and Sea Island Bank.

National Register of Historic Places Registration Form for the James Alonzo Brannen House: https://npgallery.nps.gov/GetAsset/acae35ec-05d1-4391-9dbd-11d6aabd03c7/

“I think that this historical site will continue to draw attention to the city of Statesboro. It is known for being the home of the first mayor of Statesboro. His other contributions with the newspapers, telephone company, and bank are well known as well. Now, it is visited not only for those reasons, but also because it is a place where tourists can stay while they are visiting the city.” - Georgia Southern University College of Education Undergraduate Student (Spring 2022 ELEM 4533: Elementary Social Studies Methods)

",32.44628685952059,-81.7834717067459,[1170,1171,1172],"The Brannen House is one of the buildings on the site of The Statesboro Inn. The Brannen House was built in 1881. James A. Brannen, an important lawyer and the town’s first mayor, lived here throughout his life in Statesboro. He founded or supported the organization of the following businesses: Statesboro Eagle, Statesboro News, Statesboro Telephone Company, and Sea Island Bank. National Register of Historic Places Registration Form for the James Alonzo Brannen House: https://npgallery. nps. gov/GetAsset/acae35ec-05d1-4391-9dbd-11d6aabd03c7/“I think that this historical site will continue to draw attention to the city of Statesboro. It is known for being the home of the first mayor of Statesboro. His other contributions with the newspapers, telephone company, and bank are well known as well. Now, it is visited not only for those reasons, but also because it is a place where tourists can stay while they are visiting the city.” - Georgia Southern University College of Education Undergraduate Student (Spring 2022 ELEM 4533: Elementary Social Studies Methods)",[1168,1169,1153],{"_72":123,"_136":1166,"_138":1167},[],"Image of the James Alonzo Brannen House, one of the buildings on the property of the Statesboro Inn (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Alonzo_Brannen_House#/media/File:James_Alonzo_Brannen_House,_Statesboro,_GA,_U.S.jpg). Photo captured by Jud McCranie. ","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/o1rkik0pl3s035x78zdkwngnxp55?variant=desktop","new-stop-1680569985979","james-alonzo",{"_108":1196,"_105":223,"_136":1166,"_151":152,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":1197,"_157":1198,"_34":1199,"_160":149,"_161":162,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":166,"_72":123,"_167":-5},{"_108":1183,"_105":24,"_136":1184,"_151":1185,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":1186,"_157":1187,"_34":1188,"_160":190,"_161":1189,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":1190,"_72":123,"_167":-5},{"_108":1173,"_105":201,"_136":1174,"_151":152,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":1175,"_157":1176,"_34":1177,"_160":149,"_161":162,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":166,"_72":123,"_167":-5},1226,"Scanned copy of James Alonzo Brannen's death certificate indicating that his occupation was lawyer. Uploaded to the Find a Grave website (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/68056581/james-alonzo-brannen) by Roger Thompson on April 28th, 2012. ","Screen Shot 2023-05-16 at 2.33.39 PM.png",{"_168":1178,"_170":1179,"_172":1180,"_174":1181,"_176":1182},1387,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/p0akkg1vk46hs07alja56qooypu1","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/p0akkg1vk46hs07alja56qooypu1?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/p0akkg1vk46hs07alja56qooypu1?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/p0akkg1vk46hs07alja56qooypu1?variant=desktop","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/p0akkg1vk46hs07alja56qooypu1?variant=lqip",1225,"Historical Image of James Alonzo Brannen. Uploaded to the Find a Grave website (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/68056581/james-alonzo-brannen) by JLKusmc on September 8th, 2018. ",520,"Screen Shot 2023-05-16 at 2.32.38 PM.png",{"_168":1191,"_170":1192,"_172":1193,"_174":1194,"_176":1195},1386,208,277,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/j0sz6x3xei75eh6fjyhucwghgjps","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/j0sz6x3xei75eh6fjyhucwghgjps?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/j0sz6x3xei75eh6fjyhucwghgjps?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/j0sz6x3xei75eh6fjyhucwghgjps?variant=desktop","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/j0sz6x3xei75eh6fjyhucwghgjps?variant=lqip",1224,"Screen Shot 2023-05-16 at 2.34.11 PM.png",{"_168":1200,"_170":1201,"_172":1202,"_174":1167,"_176":1203},1385,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/o1rkik0pl3s035x78zdkwngnxp55","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/o1rkik0pl3s035x78zdkwngnxp55?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/o1rkik0pl3s035x78zdkwngnxp55?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/o1rkik0pl3s035x78zdkwngnxp55?variant=lqip",454,"mcdougald-beaver-house","McDougald-Beaver House",{"_34":1152,"_63":1153,"_72":1154},{"_34":1265,"_63":1266,"_72":1267},"121 S Main St, Statesboro, GA 30458, USA","

This McDougald-Beaver House is historically significant to downtown Statesboro because it was built and owned by John Alexander McDougald. He served for the city council for 3 years and in 1911, he was elected mayor of the city of Statesboro. He established the Board of Education, fire department and many other things. He was also one of the founders of Georgia Southern! He was one of the largest contributors because he secured almost 300 acres for the site. John Alexander McDougald and his wife were very fond of historic preservations. Their goal was to have this place written down as a historical site and indeed they reached their goal. This site became listed on the National Register of the Historic Places on June 12, 1982. This historical site has added to the economic growth of Statesboro in many ways. The family has created a family style restaurant in the McDougald-Beaver House. People from Statesboro and surrounding counties come and enjoy their home cooked meals.

“I think people are drawn in by the fact that this home is a family style restaurant that is run by family members of McDougald. Walking into the home, it gives you a sense of calmness and relaxation - even though there are a couple of ghost stories associated with the home.” - Georgia Southern University College of Education Undergraduate Student (Spring 2022 ELEM 4533: Elementary Social Studies Methods)

",32.445677975377365,-81.78408459150579,[1223,1224,1225,1226],"This McDougald-Beaver House is historically significant to downtown Statesboro because it was built and owned by John Alexander McDougald. He served for the city council for 3 years and in 1911, he was elected mayor of the city of Statesboro. He established the Board of Education, fire department and many other things. He was also one of the founders of Georgia Southern! He was one of the largest contributors because he secured almost 300 acres for the site. John Alexander McDougald and his wife were very fond of historic preservations. Their goal was to have this place written down as a historical site and indeed they reached their goal. This site became listed on the National Register of the Historic Places on June 12, 1982. This historical site has added to the economic growth of Statesboro in many ways. The family has created a family style restaurant in the McDougald-Beaver House. People from Statesboro and surrounding counties come and enjoy their home cooked meals. “I think people are drawn in by the fact that this home is a family style restaurant that is run by family members of McDougald. Walking into the home, it gives you a sense of calmness and relaxation - even though there are a couple of ghost stories associated with the home.” - Georgia Southern University College of Education Undergraduate Student (Spring 2022 ELEM 4533: Elementary Social Studies Methods)",[1220,1221,1222,1205],{"_72":123,"_136":1218,"_138":1219},[],"Scan of postcard dated June 1912 to Mrs. R. Lee Bethune of Raeford, North Carolina from Mayor John Alexander McDougald on the Beaver House Restaurant's website (http://www.thebeaverhouserestaurant.com/history)","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/5h399oyglos4t0hs4vgher0pkxnw?variant=desktop","new-stop-1680570923846","mcdouglad","mcdoug",{"_108":1257,"_105":223,"_136":1218,"_151":152,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":1258,"_157":1259,"_34":1260,"_160":149,"_161":162,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":166,"_72":123,"_167":-5},{"_108":1247,"_105":24,"_136":1248,"_151":152,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":1249,"_157":1250,"_34":1251,"_160":149,"_161":162,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":166,"_72":123,"_167":-5},{"_108":1237,"_105":201,"_136":1238,"_151":152,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":1239,"_157":1240,"_34":1241,"_160":149,"_161":162,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":166,"_72":123,"_167":-5},{"_108":1227,"_105":190,"_136":1228,"_151":1128,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":1229,"_157":1230,"_34":1231,"_160":149,"_161":1128,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":1128,"_72":123,"_167":-5},1197,"Present-day logo for the Beaver House Restaurant from their Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/BeaverHouseRestaurant/)","bhr.jpeg",{"_168":1232,"_170":1233,"_172":1234,"_174":1235,"_176":1236},1358,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/tl14w0x3280klrrid2mff2svkm71","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/tl14w0x3280klrrid2mff2svkm71?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/tl14w0x3280klrrid2mff2svkm71?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/tl14w0x3280klrrid2mff2svkm71?variant=desktop","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/tl14w0x3280klrrid2mff2svkm71?variant=lqip",1196,"Present-day photo of the food at the Beaver House Restaurant from the \"Visit Statesboro!\" website (https://www.visitstatesboro.org/places-to-eat/beaver-house)","Screen Shot 2023-04-04 at 10.14.34 AM.png",{"_168":1242,"_170":1243,"_172":1244,"_174":1245,"_176":1246},1357,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/jqpnl4lqjmtcwf435x1lmg5poxgx","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/jqpnl4lqjmtcwf435x1lmg5poxgx?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/jqpnl4lqjmtcwf435x1lmg5poxgx?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/jqpnl4lqjmtcwf435x1lmg5poxgx?variant=desktop","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/jqpnl4lqjmtcwf435x1lmg5poxgx?variant=lqip",1195,"Present-day photo of the Beaver House Restaurant site from the \"Visit Statesboro!\" website (https://www.visitstatesboro.org/places-to-eat/beaver-house)","Screen Shot 2023-04-04 at 10.14.18 AM.png",{"_168":1252,"_170":1253,"_172":1254,"_174":1255,"_176":1256},1356,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/rtwaz9qmp5e2qu8qzry4snm880bo","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/rtwaz9qmp5e2qu8qzry4snm880bo?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/rtwaz9qmp5e2qu8qzry4snm880bo?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/rtwaz9qmp5e2qu8qzry4snm880bo?variant=desktop","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/rtwaz9qmp5e2qu8qzry4snm880bo?variant=lqip",1194,"Screen Shot 2023-04-04 at 10.13.01 AM.png",{"_168":1261,"_170":1262,"_172":1263,"_174":1219,"_176":1264},1355,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/5h399oyglos4t0hs4vgher0pkxnw","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/5h399oyglos4t0hs4vgher0pkxnw?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/5h399oyglos4t0hs4vgher0pkxnw?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/5h399oyglos4t0hs4vgher0pkxnw?variant=lqip",442,"statesboro-bulloch-county-library","Statesboro-Bulloch County Library",{"_34":1204,"_63":1205,"_72":1206},{"_34":1332,"_63":1333,"_72":1334},"Statesboro, GA 30458, USA","

The Statesboro-Bulloch County Library is historically significant to downtown Statesboro because it is a public resource. It has a range of books, audiobooks, DVDs, e-books, and digital magazines that can be checked out. Programming is offered for a wide audience (i.e., children, teens, adults). WiFi and internet access as well as printing, faxing, and scanning can be completed at the library. The library is a member of the Georgia PINES system which links member libraries across the state together; then, patrons of the library can access books from any library in the system. The Statesboro-Bulloch County Library is one of 6 southeast Georgia public libraries that comprises the Statesboro Regional Public Library System.

“I believe that the library will continue to be used as a cornerstone in the community. It will not only be there for Statesboro residents as a way to build upon their knowledge, but also a place for tourists to learn more about the history of this area.” - Georgia Southern University College of Education Undergraduate Student (Spring 2022 ELEM 4533: Elementary Social Studies Methods)

",32.4453724,-81.7834878,[1282,1283,1284,1285],"The Statesboro-Bulloch County Library is historically significant to downtown Statesboro because it is a public resource. It has a range of books, audiobooks, DVDs, e-books, and digital magazines that can be checked out. Programming is offered for a wide audience (i. e., children, teens, adults). WiFi and internet access as well as printing, faxing, and scanning can be completed at the library. The library is a member of the Georgia PINES system which links member libraries across the state together; then, patrons of the library can access books from any library in the system. The Statesboro-Bulloch County Library is one of 6 southeast Georgia public libraries that comprises the Statesboro Regional Public Library System. “I believe that the library will continue to be used as a cornerstone in the community. It will not only be there for Statesboro residents as a way to build upon their knowledge, but also a place for tourists to learn more about the history of this area.” - Georgia Southern University College of Education Undergraduate Student (Spring 2022 ELEM 4533: Elementary Social Studies Methods)",[1281,1266],{"_72":123,"_136":1279,"_138":1280},[],"Image from Inside the Statesboro-Bulloch County Library from Grice Connect (https://www.griceconnect.com/community/visit-the-statesboro-bulloch-county-library-to-take-part-in-library-card-sign-up-month-6505381)","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/j5r86msbd230y0fhdxa764fbkh09?variant=desktop","new-stop-1680569920835",{"_108":1322,"_105":223,"_136":1279,"_151":1323,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":1324,"_157":1325,"_34":1326,"_160":179,"_161":578,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":1327,"_72":123,"_167":-5},{"_108":1309,"_105":24,"_136":1310,"_151":1311,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":1312,"_157":1313,"_34":1314,"_160":149,"_161":1315,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":1316,"_72":123,"_167":-5},{"_108":1297,"_105":201,"_136":1298,"_151":1299,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":1300,"_157":1301,"_34":1302,"_160":149,"_161":342,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":1303,"_72":123,"_167":-5},{"_108":1286,"_105":190,"_136":1287,"_151":1288,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":1289,"_157":1290,"_34":1291,"_160":149,"_161":162,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":166,"_72":123,"_167":-5},1220,"Friends of the Statesboro-Bulloch County Library Logo from their website (https://strl.info/statesboro-bulloch-library/)",420,"Screen Shot 2023-05-15 at 8.55.43 PM.png",{"_168":1292,"_170":1293,"_172":1294,"_174":1295,"_176":1296},1381,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/kgmz7yyd1owh8cja2fg2r3pxhyio","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/kgmz7yyd1owh8cja2fg2r3pxhyio?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/kgmz7yyd1owh8cja2fg2r3pxhyio?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/kgmz7yyd1owh8cja2fg2r3pxhyio?variant=desktop","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/kgmz7yyd1owh8cja2fg2r3pxhyio?variant=lqip",1219,"Statesboro-Bulloch County Library Sign from Grice Connect (https://www.griceconnect.com/community/statesboro-bulloch-county-library-holding-first-genealogy-fair-6819886)",737,"Screen Shot 2023-05-15 at 9.04.28 PM.png",{"_168":1304,"_170":1305,"_172":1306,"_174":1307,"_176":1308},1380,393,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/ncl2uv22ngmk3opb5843wf1voq3x","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/ncl2uv22ngmk3opb5843wf1voq3x?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/ncl2uv22ngmk3opb5843wf1voq3x?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/ncl2uv22ngmk3opb5843wf1voq3x?variant=desktop","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/ncl2uv22ngmk3opb5843wf1voq3x?variant=lqip",1218,"Statesboro-Bulloch County Library Logo from Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/statesborolibrary/)",705,"Screen Shot 2023-05-15 at 8.57.48 PM.png",{"_168":1317,"_170":1318,"_172":1319,"_174":1320,"_176":1321},1379,282,376,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/wgmrvma1jp1j6894xpkz5k7dmwlv","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/wgmrvma1jp1j6894xpkz5k7dmwlv?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/wgmrvma1jp1j6894xpkz5k7dmwlv?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/wgmrvma1jp1j6894xpkz5k7dmwlv?variant=desktop","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/wgmrvma1jp1j6894xpkz5k7dmwlv?variant=lqip",1217,613,"Screen Shot 2023-05-15 at 8.59.33 PM.png",{"_168":1328,"_170":1329,"_172":1330,"_174":1280,"_176":1331},1378,327,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/j5r86msbd230y0fhdxa764fbkh09","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/j5r86msbd230y0fhdxa764fbkh09?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/j5r86msbd230y0fhdxa764fbkh09?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/j5r86msbd230y0fhdxa764fbkh09?variant=lqip",453,"statesboro-convention-visitors-bureau","Statesboro Convention & Visitors Bureau",{"_34":1265,"_63":1266,"_72":1267},"222 S Main St, Statesboro, GA 30458, USA","

Welcome to the City that Soars!

The Statesboro Convention & Visitors Bureau welcomes locals, tourists, and beyond to Statesboro. What a wonderful first stop on your journey! Statesboro offers a variety of places to eat and stay. There are so many things to do in this beautiful Georgia city. The Statesboro Convention & Visitors Bureau can provide you with everything you need to explore Statesboro’s resources.

Statesboro Convention & Visitors Bureau Website: https://www.visitstatesboro.org
\"Visit Statesboro!\" Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VisitStatesboro/

",32.44413424323946,-81.78348377668645,[1352,1353,1354],"Welcome to the City that Soars! The Statesboro Convention & Visitors Bureau welcomes locals, tourists, and beyond to Statesboro. What a wonderful first stop on your journey! Statesboro offers a variety of places to eat and stay. There are so many things to do in this beautiful Georgia city. The Statesboro Convention & Visitors Bureau can provide you with everything you need to explore Statesboro’s resources. Statesboro Convention & Visitors Bureau Website: https://www. visitstatesboro. org\"Visit Statesboro!\" Facebook: https://www. facebook. com/VisitStatesboro/",[1347,1348,1349,1350,1351,1333],{"_72":123,"_136":1345,"_138":1346},[],"Image of Statesboro Convention & Visitors Bureau from Facebook","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/szs3bueyiqfoclcsa4ao06ugi1aq?variant=desktop","new-stop-1680570828561","sta","statesboro","statesboro-convention-vistor","statesboro-convention-visitor-s-bureau",{"_108":1376,"_105":223,"_136":1345,"_151":152,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":1377,"_157":1378,"_34":1379,"_160":149,"_161":162,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":166,"_72":123,"_167":-5},{"_108":1366,"_105":24,"_136":1367,"_151":1357,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":1368,"_157":1369,"_34":1370,"_160":149,"_161":162,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":166,"_72":123,"_167":-5},{"_108":1355,"_105":201,"_136":1356,"_151":1357,"_153":-5,"_154":-5,"_155":1358,"_157":1359,"_34":1360,"_160":149,"_161":162,"_163":-5,"_164":-5,"_165":166,"_72":123,"_167":-5},1188,"This photo was taken in February of 2014 (Al Hackle - Statesboro Herald Staff) to showcase the plans for the Statesboro Convention and Visitors Center in front of the old Shoney's Restaurant Building (https://www.statesboroherald.com/local/business/a-new-visitors-center/). ",564,"Statesboro Shoney's_Statesboro Herald.jpeg",{"_168":1361,"_170":1362,"_172":1363,"_174":1364,"_176":1365},1349,"https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/9cdc92wa6ijds5h5407tyabb0aa4","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/9cdc92wa6ijds5h5407tyabb0aa4?variant=mobile","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/9cdc92wa6ijds5h5407tyabb0aa4?variant=tablet","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/9cdc92wa6ijds5h5407tyabb0aa4?variant=desktop","https://api.opentour.site/georgia-humanities/v4/public/media/9cdc92wa6ijds5h5407tyabb0aa4?variant=lqip",1187,"This photo was taken July 16, 2014 (Al Hackle - Statesboro Herald Staff) and shows the exterior of the renovated former Shoney's restaurant on South Main Street. 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Inquiry questions to consider at this historical site:

Did the Jaeckel Hotel host any famous historical figures after World War I?
In what ways did the Jaeckel Hotel benefit from the railroad system?
How does the Jaeckel Hotel have ties to Veterans Day?
How did the construction of highways impact the Jaeckel Hotel?
Since the Jaeckel Hotel closed in the 1960s, what purpose has the building served for the city of Statesboro, Georgia?

","tour_count",50,"Inquiry questions to consider at this historical site:

Why do you think Charles Preetorius migrated from Prussia to the United States in 1847 (i.e., when he was 19 years old)?
Why did Charles Preetorius's farm flourish by selling cotton near the railroad?
In 1910, the Preetorius Building housed a bank. What economic success did Statesboro experience during this time?
As an investment banker, what did William Preetorius's job entail? What was his importance concerning others' investments?
How did the Great Depression impact the bank in the Preetorius Building?

",49,"

Inquiry questions to consider at this historical site:

Why is the theater located in the heart of Downtown Statesboro?
How has the theater impacted the history of Statesboro?
What services are provided to audience members watching performances in the theater?
What goods are provided to audience members watching performances in the theater?
At a performance, how do producers and consumers interact?
In what ways do employees of the theater earn an income? What types of work do they engage in?
How does the theater benefit from human labor (i.e., a productive resource)?

",48,"Inquiry questions to consider at this historical site:

Who was Blind Willie McTell?
Where is Blind Willie McTell from?
What did Blind Willie McTell do for his profession (i.e., job or career)?
Who influenced Blind Willie McTell's music?
Why was Blind Willie McTell's music significant?

",47,"

Inquiry questions to consider at this historical site:

Why was the Bank of Statesboro organized?
When the Bank of Statesboro was established, would you put your money in this bank? Why or why not?
What choices do you think customers of the Bank of Statesboro made with their money?
What is the connection between the Great Depression and the Bank of Statesboro closing?

",46,"Inquiry questions to consider at this historical site:

What is the purpose of the Bulloch County Courthouse?
In what ways do citizens use this historic site?
Do you notice any similarities and/or differences between the Bulloch County Courthouse and other courthouses in Georgia? What are those similarities and/or differences?
What architectural features do you notice on the Bulloch County Courthouse building?

",45,"Inquiry questions to consider at this historical site:

During the Civil War, what role did Georgia play?
How did Sherman's March to Sea impact Statesboro during the Civil War?
In what ways was Georgia impacted by the Civil War?

",44,"

Inquiry questions to consider at this historical site:

What are the different types of paper and coin currency the Sea Island Bank handled?
Why do you think Sea Island Bank would give away bill holders, matchbooks, etc. to its customers?
what major services did the Sea Island Bank offer when it operated?
Why is having a trustworthy bank important for being able to make informed personal saving and spend choices?
How can a bank help you budget your money?
What roles(s) do you think banks play in supporting local entities funded by tax dollars - schools, libraries, police departments, fire departments, etc.?

",43,"Inquiry questions to consider at this historical site:

Why is Blue Front historical significant to Statesboro?
Would the Blue Front have been considered a \"safe space\" for African Americans in the community?
In the past, why were African Americans only allowed to buy and sell goods and services in certain spaces?
How does the timeline of African American civil rights in the United States align (or not) with African American civil rights in Statesboro?

",42,"

Inquiry questions to consider at this historical site:

How does the pitmaster at Vandy's Bar-B-Que make money (i.e., an income)?
How can I purchase a sandwich from Vandy's Bar-B-Que?
If you could only purchase one item off the menu at Vandy's Bar-B-Que, what would it be and why?

",41,"Inquiry questions to consider at this historical site:

What work does a mail carrier do in the community?
How does the post office use chronological information such as dates (i.e., day, week, month, and year)?
In what ways does mail travel around town, to different states, and other countries?
Why are addresses important?

",40,"

Inquiry questions to consider at this historical site:

What is the work that doctors do as \"community helpers?\"
What is the geographical significance of the Dr. Madison Monroe Holland House (i.e., since it was previously a medical practice)?
What is the socioeconomic impact of the Dr. Madison Monroe Holland House (i.e., since it was previously a medical practice)?
How did consumers and producers interact when a medical practice was located in the Dr. Madison Monroe Holland House?
How are goods and services paid for at a medical practice?
What role does the private business sector play in producing goods and services?

",39,"Inquiry questions to consider at this historical site:

What is a freemason?
How does a freemason get sworn into the organization?
How do freemasons pay for their memberships?
In what ways do freemasons collectively act to impact social change?
In what ways do freemasons individually act to impact social change?

",38,"Inquiry questions to consider at this historical site:

How might the practice of attending religious services on a regular basis impact the local economy?
In what ways do you think this church has strengthened Statesboro community relationships since it was founded?
Communities have struggled through hardships over time (e.g., natural disasters, pandemics, the Great Depression). How might a religious institution play a crucial role in helping the community through those hardships?
Throughout history, religious institutions have often been at the center of communities (i.e., culturally, socially, economically, etc.). To what extent you think this applies to religious institutions now?
How has the local culture of Statesboro changed since the establishment of this religious institution?

",37,"Inquiry questions to consider at this historical site:

What was life like in the 1920s when the Ed L. Smith & Harry W. Smith House was built?
How does the Victorian style (i.e., that the house was originally built in) compare to the Neoclassical style (i.e., that the house was renovated to in 1951)? How are the styles reflective of the culture during those time periods?
The Statesboro Chamber of Commerce once had their offices in the Ed L. Smith & Harry W. Smith House. What role does the Statesboro Chamber of Commerce play in the community?

","Inquiry questions to consider at this historical site:

When was the William Guy Raines House built?
What is significant about the William Guy Raines House?
What is the William Guy Raines House used for today?
How has the William Guy Raines House changed over time?

",35,"

Inquiry questions to consider at this historical site:

When was the James Alonzo Brannen House built?
What is significant about the James Alonzo Brannen House?
What is the James Alonzo Brannen House used for today?
How has the James Alonzo Brannen House changed over time?

",34,"

Inquiry questions to consider at this historical site:

Does the Beaver House Restaurant provide goods, services, or a mix of both? Why?
Why do you think families (i.e., the owners of the Beaver House Restaurant) start their own businesses? What are their motivations?
What risks do entrepreneurs take on with a business?
In what ways do the owners of the Beaver House Restaurant engage in spending and saving decisions?
In what ways do the employees of the Beaver House Restaurant potentially manage their personal budgets (i.e., income, expenditures, savings)?
How do customers decide (i.e., make a choice) what restaurant they want to eat at when they have several options?

",33,"

Inquiry questions to consider at this historical site:

What does a librarian do as a \"community helper?\"
Who provides funding to a library and why?
What goods and services are provided by the Statesboro-Bulloch County Library to the community?
Throughout time, where has the Statesboro-Bulloch County Library been located?

",32,"Inquiry questions to consider at this historical site:

How does a place like the Statesboro Convention & Visitors Bureau welcome tourists to this community?
How does a place like the Statesboro Convention & Visitors Bureau keep local residents involved in their community?
In what ways does the Statesboro Convention & Visitors Bureau provide services to local residents and tourists?
The Statesboro Convention & Visitors Bureau hosts the Statesboro Main Street Farmer's Market. Who are the producers and consumers that we see at the farmer's market? What goods and services are offered and purchased there?

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