Ellaville, Georgia facts for kids
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Ellaville, Georgia
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Main Street in Ellaville
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Location in Schley County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Schley |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.18 sq mi (8.22 km2) |
| • Land | 3.16 sq mi (8.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 571 ft (174 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,595 |
| • Density | 504.75/sq mi (194.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
31806
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| Area code(s) | 229 |
| FIPS code | 13-26980 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0355674 |
Ellaville is a city located in Schley County, Georgia, in the United States. It is the main town and the county seat of Schley County. In 2020, about 1,595 people lived there.
Ellaville is also part of the Americus area, which is a smaller city region.
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History of Ellaville
From Pond Town to Ellaville
The story of Ellaville began with an older town called Pond Town. It was started in 1812. Pond Town was located along a stagecoach route. This area was once part of the lands belonging to the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, a group of Native American people.
In 1821, after a special agreement called the Treaty of Indian Springs, the land became part of the state of Georgia. Pond Town grew into a busy place. It was known for horse racing and making whiskey. For a short time in 1826, it was even the temporary county seat for Lee County, Georgia.
Later, in 1831, the area became part of Sumter County, Georgia. But by 1840, many families moved away to Mississippi. This caused Pond Town to become less populated.
Founding of Ellaville
Ellaville was officially founded in 1857. It was chosen as the new county seat for the recently created Schley County. Two years later, in 1859, it became an official town. Many families from old Pond Town moved their homes about half a mile to the new Ellaville. In August 1859, the post office also moved and changed its name from Pond Town to Ellaville.
Geography and Location
Ellaville is located in Georgia at coordinates 32.238921 degrees North and -84.309526 degrees West.
The United States Census Bureau says that the city covers a total area of about 3.2 square miles (8.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Ellaville
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Ellaville has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 182 | — | |
| 1900 | 474 | — | |
| 1910 | 672 | 41.8% | |
| 1920 | 693 | 3.1% | |
| 1930 | 764 | 10.2% | |
| 1940 | 928 | 21.5% | |
| 1950 | 886 | −4.5% | |
| 1960 | 905 | 2.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,391 | 53.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,684 | 21.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,724 | 2.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,609 | −6.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,812 | 12.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,595 | −12.0% | |
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Who Lives in Ellaville?
In 2020, there were 1,595 people living in Ellaville. These people made up 610 households, with 438 of them being families.
Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Ellaville in 2020:
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 951 | 59.62% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 507 | 31.79% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.06% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.44% |
| Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.13% |
| Other/Mixed | 51 | 3.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 76 | 4.76% |
Education in Ellaville
Schley County School District
The Schley County School District is in charge of schools in the area. It teaches students from pre-school all the way to twelfth grade. The district has two main schools:
- Schley County Elementary School
- Schley Middle High School
There are about 66 full-time teachers in the district. They teach over 1,126 students.
Getting Around Ellaville
Ellaville has several important roads that help people travel in and out of the city. These include:
- U.S. Route 19
- Georgia State Route 26
- Georgia State Route 153
Famous People from Ellaville
Many interesting people have come from Ellaville, Georgia:
- Charles Frederick Crisp: He was a very important politician. He served as the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives.
- William J. Sears: He was a Congressman who represented Florida.
- Brent Cobb: A well-known singer.
- Quentin Fulks: A skilled campaign manager.
- Caylee Hammack: Another talented singer.
- Blaire Erskine: A popular comedian.
- Rosa Lee Ingram: She was a woman whose story became important in the 1940s. Her case highlighted the struggle for fair trials and equal rights during the Jim Crow Era.
See also
In Spanish: Ellaville para niños
