City of Donalsonville

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 by
The Historic Chattahoochee Commission
and the City of Donalsonville
1980

Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com.

Original page, with additional info, here.

Photo credit: Ken Moser.