Ellaville in Schley County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Schley County Jail

Ellaville History Wall

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 7, 2021

1. Schley County Jail Marker

Inscription. The Jail for Schley County was built in 1893 for $5,500. For many years the family of the Sheriff lived in the Jail and prepared meals for the inmates. This practice continued through the term of Sheriff Rigsby in 1945. The building is still in use today, although not as a jail, and is located on West Oglethorpe Street. The original brick has been painted and the original porch was replaced at some point. Commissioned by Sheriff Shane Tondee in tribute to all those who served in the position before him.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Law Enforcement. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.

Location. 32° 14.249′ N, 84° 18.439′ W. Marker is in Ellaville, Georgia, in Schley County. Marker is on South Wilson Street just south of Oglethorpe Street (Georgia Route 26), on the right when traveling south. Marker and mural are located on the Ellaville History Wall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 55 South Wilson Street, Ellaville GA 31806, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Burton House (here, next to this marker); The Bank of Ellaville (here, next to this marker); Gill Drug Company (here, next to this marker); Suwannee Store (here, next to this marker); The Peacock Hotel (a few steps from this

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marker); Ellaville High School • Schley County High School (a few steps from this marker); Ellaville High School (a few steps from this marker); The Ellaville Depot (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ellaville.

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

Schley County Jail Mural image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 7, 2021

2. Schley County Jail Mural

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 7, 2021

3. Schley County Jail Marker

Ellaville History Wall image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 7, 2021

4. Ellaville History Wall

(marker is #2 - from the left – of 12)

Credits. This page was last revised on May 30, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 30, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.