Historical Marker

The Village of Danburg

Tignall · Wilkes County

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The Story

Settled around 1825 by Vermont's Samuel Danforth at a crossroads of trade routes, the village, first called Danforthtown, became a noted social and educational center. Incorporated in 1904, Danburg surrendered its charter in 1995.

About this site

The Village of Danburg is a historical marker in Tignall, Wilkes County. It is one of 63 historical markers documented in Wilkes County, among 123 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.

The site sits at 33.8683, -82.6519 near Tignall. The nearest cataloged historic site is Danburg Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Anderson House, New Ford Cemetery, and First Court North of Augusta.

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

📍 33.8683, -82.6519 · Tignall, Wilkes County

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