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

City of Donalsonville

Photographed by David Seibert, August 10, 2003

1. City of Donalsonville Marker

Inscription. According to a map "Plan of Donalson" dated April 1889, the town was laid out by John Earnest Donalson. On December 8, 1897, a charter, signed by Governor William Yates Atkinson, was granted incorporating the town of Donalsonville. Officers appointed were: Thomas Chason, Mayor; John E. Donalson, W. B. King, S. D. Cherry, R. D. Carr, Aldermen. This charter was amended August 12, 1922 and the name changed to City of Donalsonville.

Erected 1980 by Historic Chattahoochee Commission and the City of Donalsonville.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.

Location. 31° 2.562′ N, 84° 52.966′ W. Marker is in Donalsonville, Georgia, in Seminole County. It is on S. Wiley Street 0 miles south of 1st Street, on the right when traveling south. 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Seminole County (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Seminole County Vietnam War Memorial (about 600 feet away); Korean Conflict "The Forgotten War" (about 600 feet away); Seminole County World War II Memorial

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(about 600 feet away); Iron City School Site (approx. 4.6 miles away); Ekanachatte or "Red Ground" (approx. 8.8 miles away in Florida); Confederate Navy Yard, Saffold (approx. 10 miles away); Brinson / Simeon Brinson (approx. 10.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Donalsonville.

Photographed by David Seibert, May 17, 2012

2. City of Donalsonville Marker

Photographed by David Seibert, May 17, 2012

3. City of Donalsonville Marker

The marker stands in a city park.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,655 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 3, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2, 3. submitted on June 4, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.