Old Bank Building -- Plains GA
N 32° 02.005 W 084° 23.581
16S E 746190 N 3547111
A bronze historical marker affixed to the front of the former Plains Bank building, now a charming cafe in downtown Plains GA
Waymark Code: WMWKR8
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 09/16/2017
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This bronze historical marker traces the history of this historic Mercantile building, now used in 2017 as a quick-service tourist cafe in downtown Plains. Blasterz ate Chili dogs and hamburgers here during our visit.
The marker reads as follows:
"OLD BANK BUILDING
Plains Bank was organized in 1901 by R. S. Oliver, who served as President, W. L. Thomas, Vice President; and C. C. Lunsford as cashier. The Plains Bank belonged to a chain of eighty three banks operated by Banker's Trust Company of Atlanta. The bank closed in the summer of 1926.
After the bank closed, the building remained empty for several years. Jimmy Carter and his cousin, Hugh Carter, as young boys, sold hot dogs, hamburgers, and ice cream here on Saturdays. Later, in the 1930’s, the Post Pffice was located here and served in this capacity until 1963. About this time, Hugh Carter began to use the building as the office for his worm farm.
After Hugh’s death in 1999, it closed and remained unused until 2002. The Better Hometown Program of Plains acquired the building and renovated it, naming it “The Old Bank Café.”"
Type of Marker: Building
Marker #: Not listed
Date: Not listed
Sponsor: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Take a picture of the marker, yourself at the marker, your gps at the marker, or anything specific to the text on the marker. And don't forget to enjoy your visit.