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

Statesboro's First BBQ Restaurant

27 West Main Street

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 8, 2022

1. Statesboro's First BBQ Restaurant Marker

Inscription. This site was long occupied by B.B. Morris and Company operated by father (A.F. Morris) and son (B.B. Morris-Bonnie Bernard Morris). A.F. had been a meat cutter in business since 1897, and together the two men were recognized as “barbecue specialists” purchasing produce, chickens, eggs, cattle, and hogs from Bulloch County farmers. The BBQ restaurant opened in 1920. B.B. Morris BBQ sauce was made here for many years.

Supported by the Jack N. & Addie D. Averitt Foundation. 2019

Erected 2019 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 1920.

Location. 32° 26.945′ N, 81° 47.071′ W. Marker is in Statesboro, Georgia, in Bulloch County. It is at the intersection of West Main Street and North Walnut Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 29 W Main 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

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in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in 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: Brannen Buildings (a few steps from this marker); "River People" (within shouting distance of this marker); Blue Front (within shouting distance of this marker); Corner of Banking (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Vandy's Bar-B-Que (about 300 feet away); First Three Story Brick Building (about 300 feet away); Statesboro Confederate Monument (about 400 feet away); Bulloch County (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. Statesboro's First BBQ Restaurant 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 785 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 14, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.