Donalsonville, Georgia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Donalsonville, Georgia
City
Donalsonville City Hall
Flag Seal
Motto(s):  The Gateway to Lake Seminole
Location in Seminole County and the state of Georgia
Country	United States
State	Georgia
County	Seminole
Government
• Type	Council-Manager
Area
• Total	3.99 sq mi (10.34 km2)
• Land	3.97 sq mi (10.29 km2)
• Water	0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation	148 ft (45 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	2,833
• Density	713.42/sq mi (275.43/km2)
Time zone	UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes	39845
Area code	229
FIPS code	13-23368
GNIS feature ID	0331568

Donalsonville is a city in Seminole County, Georgia, United States. It is also the county seat, which means it's the main town where the county government is located. In 2020, about 2,833 people lived there.

History of Donalsonville

Donalsonville was first part of Decatur County. The city is named after John Ernest Donalson, a well-known businessman. He built the first lumber mill in the area, called Donalson Lumber Company. This company helped the town grow by providing jobs and homes for workers.

Donalsonville officially became a town in Georgia on December 8, 1897. When Seminole County was created in January 1920, Donalsonville was chosen as its county seat. By August 1922, the town became known as the City of Donalsonville. The Seminole County Courthouse, built in 1922, is still standing today. It is even listed on the National Register of Historic Places because of its historical importance.

Where is Donalsonville?

Donalsonville is located in the southwestern part of Georgia. It is about 20 minutes north of Lake Seminole, a large lake popular for fishing and boating. The city is also about 62 miles (100 km) south of Albany and 36 miles (58 km) east of Dothan, Alabama.

People of Donalsonville

In 2020, Donalsonville had 2,833 residents. There were 872 households and 542 families living in the city.

What is the Economy Like?

Many people in Donalsonville work in education, health, and social services. Most adults in the city have graduated from high school.

Here are some of the biggest employers in Donalsonville:

Schools in Donalsonville

The Seminole County School District serves students from pre-school all the way to twelfth grade. The district has two main schools:

• Seminole County Elementary School
• Seminole County Middle/High School

There are about 120 full-time teachers and over 1,754 students in the district.

Public Library

Donalsonville has its own public library, called the Seminole County Public Library. It offers books and other materials for everyone in Donalsonville and Seminole County. You can find the library at 103 W. 4th Street.

Churches in Donalsonville

As Donalsonville grew, more churches were built. The first church, Friendship United Methodist Church, was built in 1850. At first, it was a meeting place for many different Christian groups. Later, other churches were formed, like the First Presbyterian Church in 1898 and the First Baptist Church in 1902. The Church of The Nazarene started holding meetings in a member's house in 1902 before building its own church in 1903. The Live Oak African Methodist Episcopal Church, the first Black church in Donalsonville, was created in 1895. Eventually, the city had thirteen churches.

Famous People from Donalsonville

Some notable people have connections to Donalsonville:

• John and Clarence Anglin – These brothers were known for escaping from the famous Alcatraz prison in 1962.
• Alfred Corn – A well-known poet and essayist.
• Bacarri Rambo – A former safety for the Miami Dolphins football team.
• Phillip Daniels – A former NFL player who is now an Assistant Defensive Line Coach for the Philadelphia Eagles.

See also

In Spanish: Donalsonville (Georgia) para niños