Devereux in Hancock County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Gov. Charles James McDonald
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Photographed By David Seibert, October 26, 2011
1. Gov. Charles James McDonald Marker
In this area stood the home of Charles James McDonald, elected Governor of Georgia in 1839 and 1841. "Fearless and guided by practical wisdom and integrity," he was Solicitor-General of the Flint Circuit. Judge of the Superior Court, State Representative, State Senator, Governor and Justice of the Superior Court of Georgia. Born in Charleston, S.C., July 9, 1793, Gov. McDonald in early infancy with his parents moved to Hancock County, Ga. He was a graduate of Columbia College, S.C. Gov. McDonald died December 16, 1860.
Erected 1955 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 070-8.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1742.
Location. 33° 13.062′ N, 83° 4.479′ W. Marker is in Devereux, Georgia, in Hancock County. Marker is on Georgia Route 22 near Main Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sparta GA 31087, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Glen Mary "The Temple on the Hill" (approx. 5.1 miles away); Hancock County (approx. 7 miles away); Old Eagle Tavern
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Also see . . . Charles McDonald 1793-1860. New Georgia Encyclopedia website entry (Submitted on November 5, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia.)
Photographed By David Seibert, October 26, 2011
2. Gov. Charles James McDonald Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, October 26, 2011
3. Gov. Charles James McDonald Marker
The junction of Main Street, left, and Georgia Highway 22, right, in Devereux.
Photographed By David Seibert, October 26, 2011
4. Gov. Charles James McDonald Marker
Looking north on Main Street
Photographed By David Seibert, October 26, 2011
5. Gov. Charles James McDonald Marker
Looking northeast on Georgia Highway toward Sparta, the county seat.
1881
6. Gov. Charles James McDonald
This image is from "The history of the State of Georgia from 1850 to 1881, embracing the three important epochs: the decade before the war of 1861-5; the war; the period of Reconstruction" by Avery, I. W. (Isaac Wheeler, 1837-1897) at archive.org.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,009 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 29, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 6. submitted on April 3, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
