The Bank of Ellaville

Ellaville History Wall

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 7, 2021

1. The Bank of Ellaville Marker

Inscription. The Bank of Ellaville was formed on August 5, 1910 and was located on the corner of Oglethorpe and Wilson Streets. In 1917 the bank moved to the store front just west of the present Gill Drug Company on Oglethorpe Street, which is the building in this painting. In 1984 the bank was moved to a location on South Broad Street and the name was changed to Central Bank of Georgia to reflect the growth of the bank in surrounding towns. Paul Gill first bought an interest in the bank in 1951 and purchased most of the stock in 1972. His son, John, served as President for many years preceding his death. The bank is now Ameris Bank.

Commissioned by John Gill in memory of his father, Paul Leon Gill.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is August 5, 1910.

Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 32° 14.25′ 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, this marker was in Georgia’s Piedmont.

It was also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region,

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.

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At least 6 other markers are within 9 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: Hill's Mill (a few steps from 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. Gill Drug Company (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Schley County Jail (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Suwannee Store (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Burton House (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); The Peacock Hotel (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Ellaville High School • Schley County High School (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Ellaville High School (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); The Ellaville Depot (was a few steps from this

Ellaville History Wall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 7, 2021

2. Ellaville History Wall

(marker is #3 - from the left – of 12)

marker but has been permanently removed); Greene's Dairy (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Stevens Cotton Gin (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 . . . Schley County History: Establishment of a Bank in Ellaville. A combination of thrift and economy, coupled with good business judgment and hard work, resulted in some of the citizens of Ellaville and Schley accumulating a surplus of money. Desiring to use it to the best advantage of all parties concerned, some of the citizens of the town and county organized in 1910 the Bank of Ellaville, with commodious quarters in the brick building directly in front of the Hotel Peacock. The first officials of the bank were: president, J. H. Stevens; cashier, H. G. Mauk. (Submitted on May 30, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 7, 2021

3. The Bank of Ellaville Marker

The Bank of Ellaville Mural image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 7, 2021

4. The Bank of Ellaville Mural

Credits. This page was last revised on January 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 471 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 30, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.