Statesboro

Statesboro is a county seat in southeastern Georgia with around 33,400 residents, spreading across multiple streets and residential neighborhoods. The three higher education institutions shape the townscape through their sprawling campuses and draw students from the entire region.

George Sibbald handed over a land area of more than 3,700 hectares (9,300 acres) in 1801 to establish a county seat, after which the place was officially incorporated in December 1803. During the Civil War, the settlement was so small that Union soldiers learned from a saloon owner they were already standing in its center.

The town carries a connection to blues music since the 1920s, when Blind Willie McTell composed a song here that later reached a wide audience through The Allman Brothers Band. Visitors today find references to this musical past in the downtown area, which has become part of the regional identity.

The downtown area is easy to explore on foot, with most shops and facilities located along a few main streets. Those wishing to visit the higher education sites should plan extra time, as the campuses lie somewhat outside and often offer their own parking options.

The place was so tiny during the Civil War that a saloon owner had to inform the arriving soldiers they had already reached the entire town. This moment shows how much the settlement has grown since then and how modest its beginnings were.

Location: Bulloch County

Inception: 1803

Elevation above the sea: 77 m

Website: http://sboro.net

GPS coordinates: 32.44861,-81.78139

Latest update: December 13, 2025 16:28