Charles McDonald

Linked to Charles McDonald

Share Feedback

Charles McDonald, a lawyer and businessman, was elected governor of Georgia in 1839 and served until 1843. As governor, McDonald worked to improve the state's precarious financial situation, brought about by the panic of 1837.

From The History of the State of Georgia, by I. W. Avery

Charles McDonald

Featured Content

Civil Rights Movement

Civil Rights Movement

Mid- to Late 20th Century Topics
James Oglethorpe

James Oglethorpe

Colonial Figures

Trending

Button Gwinnett

Button Gwinnett

Revolutionary War Period
Three Governors Controversy

Three Governors Controversy

Political Issues
Geologic Regions of Georgia

Geologic Regions of Georgia

Geology
Ku Klux Klan in the Reconstruction Era

Ku Klux Klan in the Reconstruction Era

Civil War & Reconstruction Groups & Organizations

Updated Recently

Tom Buck

Tom Buck

1 day ago
Industrial Toxins

Industrial Toxins

6 days ago
Alfred Uhry

Alfred Uhry

1 week ago
Central State Hospital

Central State Hospital

1 week ago

A More Perfect Union

The New Georgia Encyclopedia is supported by funding from A More Perfect Union, a special initiative of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Learn More