Historical Marker

Gov. Charles James McDonald

Devereux · Hancock County · Erected 1955

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The Story

Raised in Hancock County, McDonald rose from circuit solicitor to Georgia's governorship from 1839 to 1843, one of four governors the county produced.

About this site

Gov. Charles James McDonald is a historical marker in Devereux, Hancock County, erected in 1955. It is one of 18 historical markers documented in Hancock County, among 163 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.

The site sits at 33.2177, -83.0747 near Devereux. The nearest cataloged historic site is Devereux Family Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include Stanton Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Hall Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery, and Bass Cemetery.

This record is drawn from Georgia historical-marker records. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

📍 33.2177, -83.0747 · Devereux, Hancock County

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Devereux Family Cemetery

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