Statesboro in Bulloch County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Bulloch County

Photographed By Mike Stroud, August 2008

1. Bulloch County Marker

Inscription. Bulloch County was created by Act. of Feb. 8, 1776 from Bryan and Screven Counties. Originally, it contained part of Evans, Candler, Emanuel and Jenkins Counties. It was named for Archibald Bulloch (1730-1777), Revolutionary leader, elected Pres. of the Executive Council of Georgia, Jan. 20, 1776. He was first Provisional Governor of Georgia, Jan. 22, 1776 until his death, Feb. 22, 1777. First County officers, commissioned March 25, 1796, were: Charles McCall, Jr., Sheriff; Andrew E. Wells, Clerk Sup. Ct.; George Elliott, Clerk Inf. Ct.; Francis Wells, Register of Probate; James Bird, Surveyor; Garrott Williams, Coroner.

Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 016-2B.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Horticulture & Forestry • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 8, 1776.

Location. 32° 26.975′ N, 81° 46.993′ W. Marker is in Statesboro, Georgia, in Bulloch County. Marker is at the intersection of N. Main Street (U.S. 301) and Courtland Street, on the right when traveling south on N. Main Street. On

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the Courthouse West Lawn in Statesboro. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Statesboro GA 30458, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bulloch County Courthouse (here, next to this marker); Statesboro Buggy and Wagon Company (a few steps from this marker); The March to the Sea (a few steps from this marker); Corner of Banking (within shouting distance of this marker); Statesboro Confederate Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); First Three Story Brick Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bulloch County Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away); The Bank of Statesboro (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Statesboro.

Bulloch County Marker at the County Court house image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2008

2. Bulloch County Marker at the County Court house

Credits. This page was last revised on November 16, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,645 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 18, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.