Villa Rica in Carroll County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Bank of Villa Rica

Carroll County’s Oldest Financial Institution

— May 4, 1899 – June 4, 1996 —

Bank of Villa Rica Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By David Seibert, September 19, 2015

1. Bank of Villa Rica Marker

Inscription. The Bank of Villa Rica was Carroll County’s oldest financial institution, and one of the oldest financial institutions in the State of Georgia. The bank was chartered with $15,000 of capital when it opened in 1899. This was one of the few banks that survived the Great Depression.

This building served as the main Bank of Villa Rica from 1899 until February 11, 1974. From this site and subsequent locations the bank served the community for 97 years.

Erected by Villa Rica Historic Preservation Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 33° 43.9′ N, 84° 55.2′ W. Marker is in Villa Rica, Georgia, in Carroll County. Marker is on Bankhead Highway (U.S. 78) just west of South Candler Street, on the right when traveling east. The marker stands approximately 70 feet west of South Candler Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 208 West Bankhead Highway, Villa Rica GA 30180, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Villa Rica Explosion (within shouting distance of this marker); Villa Rica's Textile Industry (within shouting distance of this marker); Freedom Riders (about 400 feet away, measured in a

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direct line); The Mill (about 600 feet away); Thomas Andrew Dorsey (about 600 feet away); Thomas A. Dorsey (approx. 0.4 miles away); Fullerville Jail (approx. one mile away); The Grove (approx. 3½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Villa Rica.

Photographed By David Seibert, September 19, 2015

2. Bank of Villa Rica Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2017. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2017, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 281 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 19, 2017, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia.