The Bank of Surrency, located at Hart and Main Streets in Surrency, Georgia, is the town’s only remaining historic commercial building. Built in 1911 as a branch of the Baxley Banking Company, it initially served as the town’s only bank until it closed in 1922. It then operated as the town’s post office from 1926 to 1960. The building was as sweet potato storage and has since fallen into disrepair.
It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 2003.
The Penny Savings Loan and Investment Company is located at the corner of James Brown Boulevard and Laney-Walker Boulevard. The bank was founded on September 10, 1910, by prominent Black businessmen. The bank’s initial success led to the construction of this three-story building in 1925. Designed by noted architect G. Lloyd Preacher, it served as an anchor of the “Golden Blocks” Business District. Unfortunately, the bank closed in 1928 due to financial struggles.
The building has largely been vacant since its closure.
