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Ellerslie, Georgia
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 Ellerslie, Georgia
Location in Georgia (U.S. state)
Ellerslie, Georgia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Harris |
| Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,053 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
31807
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| Area code(s) | 706 |
| GNIS feature ID | 331650 |
Ellerslie is a small community in Harris County, Georgia, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it does not have its own local government like a city or town.
It is also a "census-designated place" (CDP). This is an area the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data. In 2020, about 1,053 people lived there. Ellerslie is part of the larger Columbus, Georgia metropolitan area.
History of Ellerslie
A post office in Ellerslie has been open since 1828. People believe the community's name comes from a character. This character, Captain Ellerslie, was in the Waverley Novels. These famous books were written by Sir Walter Scott.
On March 3, 2019, a tornado hit the community. It caused some trees to fall down. The roofs of some homes were also damaged. Luckily, no one was hurt or killed during the storm.
Geography and Location
Ellerslie is located in the Piedmont region of Georgia. This area is known for its rolling hills. The community is about 722 feet (220 meters) above sea level.
Two main roads, Alternate U.S. Route 27 and Georgia State Route 85, pass through Ellerslie. These roads connect Ellerslie to other towns. Columbus is about 18 miles southwest. Waverly Hall is about 5 miles northeast. The big city of Atlanta is about 93 miles northeast by road.
Population and People
Ellerslie was first listed as a census designated place in the 2020 census. In that year, the population was 1,053 people.
Education in Ellerslie
The community of Ellerslie has one school. It is one of seven schools in Harris County.
- Pine Ridge Elementary School
