Historical Marker Approved for Founder of Carver State Bank

Savannah Tribune
Friday, April 6, 2018

The Savannah City Council has unanimously approved a motion to place a historical marker honoring Carver State Bank founder and president, Louis B. Toomer, in Chatham Square. It will be the first Historical Marker honoring an African American in the historic district of Savannah. The action by the Council was the final step in an approval process that was initiated by Robert James, President of Carver State Bank.