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

City of Donalsonville

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.

Location. 31° 2.562′ N, 84° 52.966′ W. Marker is in Donalsonville, Georgia, in Seminole County. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Seminole County (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Confederate Navy Yard, Saffold (approx. 10 miles away); Brinson / Simeon Brinson (approx. 10.2 miles away); Miller County Confederate Soldiers and Sailors (approx. 12½

By David Seibert, May 17, 2012

2. City of Donalsonville Marker

miles away); Miller County (approx. 12.6 miles away); Site of U.S. Post Office Reynoldsville, Georgia / Reuben Arthur Reynolds (approx. 13.3 miles away); Cyrene / Cyrene Institute (approx. 13.8 miles away).

Categories. • Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers •

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. This page originally submitted on August 3, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,052 times since then and 16 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.