Statesboro, Bulloch County, Georgia, USA

Statesboro is the seat of Bulloch County in eastern Georgia, northwest of Savannah. It was established as Statesborough in 1803 to serve as the county seat. Rail connections and the cotton trade helped it grow in the late 19th century. The city became home to an agricultural and mechanical school that developed into Georgia Southern University. Its university presence and surrounding agricultural region have shaped the community’s development.