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

Vandy's Bar-B-Que

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 8, 2022

1. Vandy's Bar-B-Que Marker

Inscription. Generations of Bulloch County residents have enjoyed the unique flavors of Vandy's Bar-B-Que. Vandy's opened in 1929 in Portal, GA, on Mullet Road and later located to Statesboro in the rear of the Bargain Corner Grocery. In 1943 Vandy's relocated here, and has been using the same brick and cement block barbecue pit to this day.

Supported by the Jack N. & Addie D. Averitt Foundation. 2016

Erected 2016 by Bulloch County Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1943.

Location. 32° 26.894′ N, 81° 47.075′ W. Marker is in Statesboro, Georgia, in Bulloch County. It is at the intersection of West Vine Street and South Walnut Street, on the right when traveling east on West Vine Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 22 W Vine St, 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Blue Front (a few steps from this marker); Brannen Buildings (within shouting distance of this marker); M.M. Holland House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Statesboro's First BBQ Restaurant (about 300 feet away); Masonic Hall

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(about 400 feet away); First Three Story Brick Building (about 400 feet away); Old Statesboro Post Office (about 400 feet away); "River People" (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Statesboro.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 8, 2022

2. Vandy's Bar-B-Que Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 808 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 14, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.