Valdosta in Lowndes County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Nationsbank
Photographed By David Seibert, January 23, 2011
1. Nationsbank Marker
A privately owned bank was founded in 1874 in Valdosta by Remer Y. Lane as the R. Y. Lane Banking Co. In 1888 Lane, with others, formed the Merchants Bank which evolved into the Citizens and Southern National Bank in 1926, becoming the largest banking system in the Southeast. The C&S Bank merged with the Sovran Bank in 1990 and with NationsBank in January 1992, making it the fourth largest bank in the nation. The NationsBank building remains at the same location as the original Merchants Bank.Erected 1993 by The Valdosta Town Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1992.
Location. 30° 49.835′ N, 83° 16.731′ W. Marker is in Valdosta, Georgia, in Lowndes County. Marker is at the intersection of South Patterson Street (U.S. 41) and West Hill Avenue (U.S. 84), on the right when traveling south on South Patterson Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 106 South Patterson Street, Valdosta GA 31601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Troop Encampment Site (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Also see . . . NationsBank. Wikipedia (Submitted on February 10, 2011.)
Additional keywords. Finance
Photographed By David Seibert, January 23, 2011
2. Nationsbank Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, January 23, 2011
3. Nationsbank Marker
The marker stands under a Bank of America sign, which was absorbed by Nationsbank in 1998; Nationsbank took on the Bank of America name.
Photographed By David Seibert, January 23, 2011
4. Nationsbank Marker
Looking North on South Patterson Street (US 41) at the intersection with West Hill Street (US 84). South Patterson Street is one-way south.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 838 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 9, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
