The Ellaville Depot

Ellaville History Wall

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 7, 2021

1. The Ellaville Depot Marker

Inscription. This was the fourth depot that was built in Ellaville. The previous three were destroyed by fire. This depot was built by the Central of Georgia Railroad in 1929. It was demolished by the railroad, despite the objections of the citizens who wanted to preserve it. Commissioned by Erwin and Janiece Bauder, who started The Pizza Place on Main Street in 2004. They wished to dedicate this painting to their loyal employees — past, present, and future, and to their valued customers.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1929.

Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 32° 14.259′ N, 84° 18.439′ W. Marker was in Ellaville, Georgia, in Schley County. It was on South Wilson Street just south of Oglethorpe Street (Georgia Route 26), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 55 South Wilson Street, Ellaville GA 31806, United States of America.

We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

Regionally,

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this marker was in Georgia’s Piedmont.

It was also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it was in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 9 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: Hill's Mill (here, next to this marker); History of Ellaville and Schley County (within shouting distance of this marker); Schley County Confederate Monument (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Schley County (about 500 feet away); Pond Town (approx. 0.4 miles away); Mt. Zion Lutheran Church (approx. 9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ellaville.

Other markers no longer nearby. Greene's Dairy (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Ellaville High School (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Ellaville High School • Schley County High School

The Ellaville Depot Mural image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 7, 2021

2. The Ellaville Depot Mural

(was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Stevens Cotton Gin (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); The Peacock Hotel (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Suwannee Store (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Gill Drug Company (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); The Bank of Ellaville (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Schley County Jail (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Burton House (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed).

More about this marker. Marker and mural were located on the Ellaville History Wall. The wall came down in a storm.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Ellaville History Wall

Also see . . . Ellaville. Railroad transportation came to Ellaville in 1884. The "Buena Vista and Ellaville" line limped along with little success until it was taken over by the Central of Georgia Railway and connected to points

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 7, 2021

3. The Ellaville Depot Marker

along the larger system. (Submitted on May 29, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Ellaville History Wall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 7, 2021

4. Ellaville History Wall

Marker is #9 of 12, visible on right side.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 456 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 29, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.