Toccoa in Stephens County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Stephens Federal Bank
circa 1958
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, October 6, 2021
1. Stephens Federal Bank Marker
Originally the centerpiece of life in downtown Toccoa, the Methodist church here moved to Tugalo Street and the structure was replaced with the new home for Stephens Federal Bank. Its large, sweeping windows and central banking location now serve downtown as Oconee Federal Savings & Loan.
Erected by City of Toccoa, Georgia.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1958.
Location. 34° 34.758′ N, 83° 19.701′ W. Marker is in Toccoa, Georgia, in Stephens County. Marker is at the intersection of North Pond Street and East Doyle Street, on the right when traveling north on North Pond Street. Marker is mounted at eye-level at the northwest corner of the bank building, facing North Pond Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12 East 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. Barron and Lawrence 5 and 10 Cent Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Western Auto Associate Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Red Apple Grocery / Sears (within shouting distance of this marker); R. L. Smith Furniture and Appliance
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Regarding Stephens Federal Bank. Contributing property, Toccoa Downtown Historic District, National Register of Historic Places #11000879.
Also see . . . Historic Plaque Program. Main Street Toccoa website entry:
In 1952, a building committee was formed to raise funds for a larger Church. Two lots were donated by the Trogdon family at the corner of East Tugalo and Short Street for the site of the new church building. The Owen lot adjacent to the site was purchased in 1954 and a smaller lot, located across Savannah Street from the church, was obtained to be used for a parking lot. In September of 1957, the Church was completed and dedicated without debt. (Submitted on November 7, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, October 6, 2021
2. Stephens Federal Bank Dedication plaque
March 7, 1958
Dedicated to the Citizens
of Stephens County, Georgia
Stephens Federal
Savings & Loan Association
W. Truman Blasingame
President
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, October 6, 2021
3. Stephens Federal Bank Building (now Oconee Federal Savings & Loan)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 123 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 7, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
