Donalsonville in Seminole County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Seminole County

Photographed by David Seibert, May 17, 2012

1. Seminole County Marker

Inscription. This County, created by Act of the Legislature July 8, 1920, is named for the Seminole Indians. Members of the Creek Confederacy, the Seminoles (meaning “separatist”) left the main body in Georgia and settled in Florida. After two bloody wars in 1817-‘18 and 1835-‘42, under Osceola, the majority were moved to western reservations but several hundred escaped to the Everglades where the tribe still dwells. Among the first County Officers were: Sheriff J. M. Richardson, Clerk of Superior Court C. L. Reynolds, Ordinary J. H. Goodwin, Tax Collector W. O. Hodges, Treasurer R. T. Bolton, Coroner Jessie E. Yates and Surveyor W. H. Hickson.

Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 125-1.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 8, 1920.

Location. 31° 2.511′ N, 84° 53.066′ W. Marker is in Donalsonville, Georgia, in Seminole County. It is at the intersection of South Knox Avenue and Court Street, on the left when traveling north on South Knox Avenue. The marker stands in front of the Seminole County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Donalsonville GA 39845, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Coastal Plain. It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

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At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Seminole County World War II Memorial (here, next to this marker); Korean Conflict "The Forgotten War" (a few steps from this marker); Seminole County Vietnam War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); City of Donalsonville (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Iron City School Site (approx. 4.7 miles away); Ekanachatte or "Red Ground" (approx. 8.6 miles away in Florida); Confederate Navy Yard, Saffold (approx. 10 miles away); Brinson / Simeon Brinson (approx. 10.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Donalsonville.

Photographed by David Seibert, May 17, 2012

2. Seminole County Marker

Photographed by David Seibert, May 17, 2012

3. Seminole County Marker

The Seminole County Courthouse is in the background.

Seminole County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by David Seibert, May 17, 2012

4. Seminole County Courthouse

This is the original Seminole County Courthouse, built in 1921.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,082 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 25, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.