Bainbridge in Decatur County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Luther H. Conyers, Jr. Plaza
2015
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 21, 2024
1. Luther H. Conyers, Jr. Plaza Marker
Taking the oath of office on January 4, 1978, Luther H. Conyers, Jr. served as a member of the Bainbridge City Council for 37 years. At the time of his retirement in December 2015, he was the longest serving councilman in the city's history. In 2008 he was inducted into the Georgia Municipal Association Hall of Fame. Mr. Conyers served in the Korean War with the United States Army from January 1951 until December 1952 and received the Korean Service Medal with three Bronze Stars. He was very active in the Rotary Club, American Legion Post No. 502, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the Bainbridge-Decatur County Chamber of Commerce to name a few. He and his wife Gwendolyn are both retired educators and are members of the Savannah State University Hall of Fame.
Erected 2015.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Charity & Public Work • Education • War, Korean. A significant historical date for this entry is January 4, 1978.
Location. 30° 54.338′ N, 84° 34.495′ W. Marker is in Bainbridge, Georgia, in Decatur County. It can be reached from North
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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: John the Baptist (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory of Revolutionary Soldiers (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); El Camino Real (about 300 feet away); De Soto Trail (about 400 feet away);
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 21, 2024
2. Luther H. Conyers, Jr. Plaza Marker
Looking south across Conyers Plaza; the marker is mounted near the left/east corner of the Bainbridge City Hall complex.
Also see . . .
1. Bainbridges Luther Conyers talks about 37 years of service as educator, leader (11/20/2015).
Excerpt: Bainbridge citizens gathered together at the fountain plaza behind City Hall on Tuesday night for the unveiling of a plaque renaming the plaza in honor of Luther H. Conyers. He stated that he was born on a plantation to uneducated parents. As one of five sons, his parents expected him and his brothers to get an education, and that is just what they did, all earning college degrees!(Submitted on October 6, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. Bainbridge councilman retires after four decades. (By Dave Miller, WALB news, 12/16/2015)
Excerpt: Conyers, 86, said he had decided it was time to step aside and let others have a chance to serve, although he said he would still take an active interest in local government.(Submitted on October 6, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 21, 2024
3. Luther H. Conyers, Jr. Plaza & Fountain
Looking northwest; East Broughton Street is in the background.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 21, 2024
4. Luther H. Conyers, Jr. Plaza & Bainbridge City Hall
Looking southwest from East Broughton Street.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 175 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 6, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
