This has been a landmark of Tennille for well over a century, and in its present derelict state, has been a source of intrigue for many visitors and photographers over the years. The roof has been gone for a long time but the building appears to be relatively stable. I hope it isn’t left too much longer to the elements. It’s a great resource.
Other marble- or granite-front banks that I’ve photographed have generally dated to circa 1900-1920. I believe this example is granite and dates to the early 1900s; it may have only existed as a bank for a few years, as panics and mismanagement spelled doom for many Georgia financial institutions in the years before the Great Depression.
I used to run a small business in the small building next to this one a few years back from 2015 – 2020. I closed down after CoVID-19. However, since then someone has purchased this tall building, remodeled, and appears to be an antique shop. Though. I NeVeR see it open, the window display and upgrade really bought this building baCK to life. It even has a back stairway on the back side of it. I hope whoever reads this go by and get update date photos. It is gorgeous and wonderful to look at in bypassing.