Английская Википедия:Donalsonville, Georgia
Шаблон:Use mdy dates Шаблон:Infobox settlement Donalsonville is a city in and the county seat of Seminole County, Georgia, United States.[1] The population was 2,833 in 2020.
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.[2] 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. (Wolfe)
Geography
Donalsonville is located at Шаблон:Coord.[3]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of Шаблон:Convert, of which Шаблон:Convert is land and 0.25% is water. The city is located 20 minutes north of Lake Seminole, Шаблон:Convert south of Albany, Шаблон:Convert east of Dothan, Alabama and Шаблон:Convert west of Valdosta.
Climate
Demographics
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
|---|---|---|
| White | 904 | 31.91% |
| Black or African American | 1,734 | 61.21% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.04% |
| Asian | 59 | 2.08% |
| Other/Mixed | 53 | 1.87% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 82 | 2.89% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,833 people, 872 households, and 542 families residing in the city.
Economy
Donalsonville has about a 63% high school graduate rate with about 52% in the work force. The biggest industries are education, health, and social services. (Georgia.gov) The average median income for households according to the U.S. Census report in 2000 was $20,687 and median family income was $25,679, with the average household size around 2 and family size around 3 people.
According to 2012 data from the Donalsonville Chamber of Commerce,[5] the top five employers in the city are as follows:
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Donalsonville Hospital, Inc. | 350 |
| Ponder Enterprises Inc. | 250 |
| Lewis M. Carter, Inc. | 150 |
| American Peanut Growers Group, LLC | 80 |
| JH Harvey Company | 30 |
Education
The Seminole County School District holds pre-school to grade twelve, and consists of one elementary school and one middle-high school.[6] The district has 120 full-time teachers and over 1,754 students.[7]
- Seminole County Elementary School
- Seminole County Middle/High School
Public library
Donalsonville is home to the Seminole County Public Library.[8] The library serves the citizens of Donalsonville and Seminole County with a collection of print and audiovisual materials. The library is located at 103 W. 4th Street in Donalsonville.
Notable people
- John and Clarence Anglin - brothers who escaped from Alcatraz prison in 1962
- Alfred Corn, poet and essayist, born Bainbridge and lived in Donalsonville and Valdosta
- Bacarri Rambo - Former Miami Dolphins safety
- Phillip Daniels - Former NFL player, current Assistant Defensive Line Coach for the Philadelphia Eagles
References
External links
- Official Website of Donalsonville-Seminole County Chamber of Commerce Includes Donalsonville and Iron City
- Seminole County School System includes Donalsonville, Iron City and Seminole County
- Seminole County Public Library
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