Historical Marker

Statesboro High and Industrial School

Statesboro · Bulloch County

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The Story

Opened in 1907 with support tied to the Tuskegee model, this was Bulloch County's first school for Black children, built through educator William James, who led it until his death in 1935. It was later renamed William James High School.

About this site

Statesboro High and Industrial School is a historical marker in Statesboro, Bulloch County. It is one of 40 historical markers documented in Bulloch County, among 134 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.

The site sits at 32.4534, -81.7893 near Statesboro. The nearest cataloged historic site is Van Buren Sanitarium (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include "River People", Brannen Buildings, and Norris Hotel,.

This record is drawn from Georgia historical-marker records. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

📍 32.4534, -81.7893 · Statesboro, Bulloch County

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