Toccoa in Stephens County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Bank of Toccoa
circa 1926
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, October 6, 2021
1. Bank of Toccoa Marker
This building was home to a variety of drug stores, including Sorrells and Smith-Maddox, and original home of the Bank of Toccoa. Unique arts and crafts style masonry elements can be seen, such as the windows defined by a series of soldier courses with sandstone corner accents.
Erected by City of Toccoa.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.
Location. 34° 34.755′ N, 83° 19.793′ W. Marker is in Toccoa, Georgia, in Stephens County. Marker is on Doyle Street just east of North Sage Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is mounted at eye-level on the northwest corner of the building, facing Doyle Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12 Doyle Street, Toccoa GA 30577, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Andrews-Hamby Men's Store (a few steps from this marker); Belk-Gallant Building (a few steps from this marker); Reverend Andrew Cauthen Craft and Susan Blake Craft (within shouting distance of this marker); Kelly Barnes Dam Break Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Green's Bargain Annex
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Regarding Bank of Toccoa. Contributing property, Toccoa Downtown Historic District, National Register of Historic Places #11000879.
Also see . . . Historic Plaque Program. Main Street Toccoa website entry:
This design stands out as one of the more unique historic downtown commercial buildings. It has also been several clothing stores and service businesses as well as a hair salon and jewelry store. The building was the original home of the Bank of Toccoa, now known as First Citizens Bank. (Submitted on November 5, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, October 6, 2021
2. Bank of Toccoa Building
Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 282 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 5, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
