Statesboro in Bulloch County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
United States vs. Darby Lumber Company
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Photographed by David Seibert, June 18, 2014
1. United States vs. Darby Lumber Company Marker
The Darby Lumber Co., founded on this site it 1919 by Fred Darby, became one of the largest, most prosperous, and well-respected employers in Bulloch County. The federal government indicted Darby and several other lumber companies in 1939 for violating the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Although local violations of the Act were not widespread, the U.S. Attorney General focused indictments on the southern lumber industry, because it often had challenged the legality of the Act.
For three years the lumber industry opposed the law in federal court. Finally, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the FSLA in 1941, and the Darby Lumber Company agreed to abide by federal wage standards. Since 1941 federal courts often have cited the Darby ruling as a precedent in ruling on labor relations.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 32° 26.283′ N, 81° 46.85′ W. Marker is in Statesboro, Georgia, in Bulloch County. It is on South Zetterower Avenue 0 miles north of Max Lockwood Drive, on the right when traveling south. The marker actually sits on the Willie McTell Trail which adjoins the sidewalk at this point. The paved trail leads to downtown Statesboro. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Statesboro GA 30458, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Coastal Plain. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Photographed by David Seibert, June 18, 2014
2. United States vs. Darby Lumber Company Marker
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Bulloch County Hospital, 1937-2000 (approx. 0.6 miles away); W. Jones Lane Memorial Highway (approx. 0.6 miles away); W.G. Raines Home (approx. 0.6 miles away); Ed L. Smith H.W. Smith House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Donehoo-Brannen-NeSmith Mansion (approx. 0.6 miles away); 1897 1991 (approx. 0.7 miles away); Masonic Hall (approx. 0.7 miles away); Old Statesboro Post Office (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Statesboro.
Additional keywords. U.S. Supreme Court ruling lega United States vs. Darby Lumber Company
Photographed by David Seibert, June 18, 2014
3. United States vs. Darby Lumber Company Marker
Photographed by David Seibert, June 18, 2014
4. United States vs. Darby Lumber Company Marker
Photographed by David Seibert, June 18, 2014
5. United States vs. Darby Lumber Company Marker
The marker stands by the concrete, paved Willie McTell Trail which leads almost to downtown Statesboro. McTell, known as "Blind Willie" McTell, was a blues singer and guitarist born in Thomson, Georgia in 1898. He died in 1961. He is honored here for writing "Statesboro Blues," covered by the Allman Brothers Band among others. In Bob Dylan's "Blind Willie McTell" the refrain is "And I know no one can sing the blues like Blind Willie McTell." Dylan's song was covered by The Band, The Allman Brothers Band, and Stephen Stills among many others.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 18, 2017. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2017, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,150 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 2, 2017, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia.
