City of Walthourville (Side 2)
City of Walthourville History
WALTHOURVILLE, GEORGIA
Incorporated in 1974
"Organized by women, supported by men"
HONORING
Mayor Lyndol Anderson
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quickly followed her example by donating their salaries as well. These monies helped to finance the installation of the first 40 street lights in the city. Mrs. Anderson and her counsel were also responsible for the purchase of the first water system for one dollar, the first city license plates, appointing the first voter registration board, organizing the first city cleanup day, the first speed limit signs, and purchasing the building which presently houses the City Hall and post office.
Mrs. Anderson and her counsel were also honored on national television on the CBS evening news with Walter Cronkite in 1974 for these accomplishments.
In recognition of her past service to the city and to the citizens of Walthourville,
The Mayor and Council hereby honor Mrs. Lyndol Anderson
The first mayor of the city of Walthourville, the 20th day of June, 2007
Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com.
Original page, with additional info, here.
Photo credit: David Seibert.