Gov. Charles James McDonald-GHM-070-8-Hancock Co
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N 33° 13.063 W 083° 04.476
17S E 306659 N 3677341
Ga 22 at Devereux, about 8 miles SW of Sparta
Waymark Code: WM6H15
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 06/03/2009
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In this area stood the home of Charles James McDonald, elected Governor of Georgia in 1839 and 1841. "Fearless and guided by practical wisdom and integrity," he was Solicitor-general of the Flint circuit. Judge of the Superior Court, State representative, State Senator, Governor and Justice of the Superior Court of Georgia. Born in Charleston, S.C., July 9, 1793, Gov. McDonald in early infancy with his parents moved to Hancock County, Ga. He was a graduate of Columbia College, S.C. Gov. McDonald died December 16, 1860.
Type of Marker: Highway
Marker #: 070-8
Date: 1955
Sponsor: GEORGIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION
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