Historical Marker

History of Ellaville and Schley County

Ellaville · Schley County

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The Story

Founded in 1858 on land sold by Robert Burton and named for his daughter Ella, Ellaville was incorporated in 1859 to serve as Schley County's seat. A citizen-funded railroad reached it in 1884.

About this site

History of Ellaville and Schley County is a historical marker in Ellaville, Schley County. It is one of 4 historical markers documented in Schley County, among 13 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.

The site sits at 32.2379, -84.3073 near Ellaville. The nearest cataloged historic site is The Ellaville Depot (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include The Bank of Ellaville, Schley County, and Schley County Courthouse.

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

📍 32.2379, -84.3073 · Ellaville, Schley County

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Nearby in Schley County

The Bank of Ellaville

Schley County Courthouse

Ellaville

Courthouse

Schley County Courthouse

Ellaville

Cemetery

Hopewell Methodist Church Cemetery

Ellaville

Cemetery

Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery