This well maintained marker recalls the Civil War and an important encounter between Confederate…read moreand Union troops. "Approaching Statesboro on Dec. 4, 1864, a strong party of mounted foragers from Hazen's division, 15th Corps [US], on the right of Gen. Sherman's army on its destructive March to the Sea, was attacked by a detachment of Confederate cavalry and driven back to the protection of Hazen's marching column." "The Seventieth Ohio Infantry (leading the Union advance) deployed, fired a volley, and charged with the bayonet, driving the cavalry back through Statesboro and clearing the way for the advance. During this encounter, the Confederates lost 6 killed, 1 wounded, and 2 captured; Hazen lost 8 wounded and 27 captured, all from the foraging party." The Civil War was a critical time in American history. What happened, how it happened and why is a part of what brought us to today. [Review 13227 overall, 544 of 2020.]

An unexpected beautiful Classical Revival structure, the Bulloch County Courthouse was built in…read more1894 and renovated in 1914. The white plaster and red brick make for a stunning structure and if you're in the area, worth your time to stop by and check it out. It is an active courthouse holding sessions here and in the judicial annex across the street. On September 18, 1980, the building was added to the National Register of Historic Places. There is some street parking for a quick visit or proper lots if you have business in the courthouse. [Review 13228 overall, 545 of 2020.]

MISSION: Zach S. Henderson Library supports Georgia Southern University by providing access to…read moreinformation, collections, and services designed to meet the scholarly needs of the University and the general public. The Library promotes independent lifelong learning, employs a learner-centered service ethic, and ensures a comfortable and secure study environment. SIZE OF THE LIBRARY: (Note: All data are for the FY07 fiscal year and are current as of June 30, 2007.) # 599,216 - Volumes of cataloged books and bound periodicals # 744,994 - Government documents # 2,630 - Print serial subscriptions # 32,508 - Electronic journals and related resources # 284 - Electronic databases # 889,774 - Units of microform # 29,039 - Titles of film and video materials # 52,767 - General and Reserve circulation transactions # 7,373 - Interlibrary loans provided to other libraries # 3,002 - GIL Express loans to other libraries # 5,784 - GIL Express books borrowed from other libraries # 3,219 - Interlibrary loans received from other libraries # 143 - Public service hours during typical academic semester week # 18.5 - Librarians and other professional employees (EFT) # 32.9 - Staff members (EFT)

Excellent space ice cream. Very friendly staff. More educational activities and more importantly…read moremore opportunities to learn about the environment.