The first bank to open in Bulloch County was the Bank of Statesboro, which although chartered in 1891 didn't actually open its doors for business until 1894. The bank's first President was J.L. Coleman, its Vice President was W.C. Parker, and its Head Cashier was S.C. Groover. The Bank of Statesboro initially set up shop inside the Simmons Building and then moved to larger Sorrier & Brannen Building.