Donalsonville, Georgia
Donalsonville is a city of 2,831 people in Seminole County, Georgia.
Why visit Donalsonville
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 10 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Southeastern Holiness Institute and Donalsonville Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 39°F.
Weather in Donalsonville
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About Donalsonville
Donalsonville is a city in and the county seat of Seminole County, Georgia, United States. The population was 2,833 in 2020.
From the Wikipedia article Donalsonville, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks3
Southeastern Holiness Institute
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Hospital in Georgia, United States
Donalsonville Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Georgia, United States
Seminole County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Courthouse in Georgia, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes10
3 Squares Diner
Restaurant · American, Breakfast
401 East 3rd Street, Donalsonville
24/7
Jill's Corner Bistro
Fast food · American
101 East 2nd Street, Donalsonville
Mo-Fr 11:00-14:00
History
Donalsonville was originally part of Decatur County. It is named after John Ernest Donalson (1846–1920), also known as Jonathan or John E. Donalson, a prominent businessman of the area. Donalson built the first lumber mill in Donalsonville, Donalson Lumber Company. He also built homes and a commissary for the workers of the mill. The lumber company paved the way for the town's growth.
Donalsonville was first chartered as a town in Georgia on December 8, 1897. When Seminole County was formed in January 1920, Donalsonville was named as its county seat. By August 1922, the Town of Donalsonville became known as the City of Donalsonville, with the charter passing on August 19, 1922.
The Seminole County Courthouse was erected in 1922 and is still standing today. The Courthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Donalsonville, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship13
First Church of the Nazarene
Church · Evangelical · 0.4 mi
103 West Crawford Street, Donalsonville
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries3
Healthcare4
Map of Donalsonville
46 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°F | 39°F | 4.8 in |
| Feb | 64°F | 43°F | 4.8 in |
| Mar | 72°F | 48°F | 5.3 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 55°F | 4.5 in |
| May | 85°F | 63°F | 3.1 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 71°F | 5.8 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 73°F | 6.1 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 73°F | 5.7 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 68°F | 5.4 in |
| Oct | 80°F | 57°F | 3.1 in |
| Nov | 70°F | 47°F | 3.6 in |
| Dec | 62°F | 42°F | 4.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Donalsonville (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Seminole County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-10-09: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-10-14: Hurricane Michael (Hurricane)
- 2018-10-10: Hurricane Michael (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Decatur County Industrial Air Park (BGE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Bainbridge 20 mi southeast, about 33 min by car
- Ashford 23 mi northwest, about 38 min by car
- Sneads 23 mi south, about 37 min by car
- Blakely 24 mi north, about 38 min by car
- Chattahoochee 24 mi south, about 38 min by car
- Marianna 27 mi southwest, about 43 min by car
- Cowarts 28 mi northwest, about 45 min by car
- Webb 29 mi northwest, about 46 min by car
- Kinsey 32 mi northwest, about 52 min by car
- Dothan 34 mi northwest, about 55 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Donalsonville City Hall, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hardee's, Donalsonville, Georgia, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PeoplesSouth Bank, Donalsonville, Georgia, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sunoco, Donalsonville, Georgia, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mr. Pip's, Donalsonville, Georgia, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Friendship United Methodist Church, Donalsonville, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Donalsonville Fire Station, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Donalsonville Police Department, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Donalsonville, Georgia, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Georgia Power, Donalsonville, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Seminole Inn, Donalsonville, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GA39NB GA91 US84 Intersection, Donalsonville, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Seminole County Senior Citizens Center, Donalsonville, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- GA39 GA91 US84EB Intersection, Donalsonville, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Seminole County Public Library, Donalsonville, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Donalsonville, Georgia Post Office, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Donalsonville Post Office, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CSX Wiley Avenue crossing in Donalsonville, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lions Hall, Donalsonville, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Commercial State Bank, Donalsonville, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- American Legion Monument, Donalsonville, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- World War II Monument, Donalsonville, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Seminole Big Chief, Donalsonville, Georgia, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Stone's Home Center, Donalsonville, Georgia, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2 Scoops & A Dog, Donalsonville, Georgia, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Piggly Wiggly Food for Less, Donalsonville, Georgia, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Donalsonville city limit, US84 WB, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Donalsonville city limit, US84 EB, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Donalsonville city limit, US84EB, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Three Notch Electric Membership Corporation, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Seminole County Courthouse (from 2nd St), Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Seminole, Georgia County Courthouse from east, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Seminole County Courthouse from parking lot, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Northbound GA39 at GA91, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
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