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Schley County, Georgia
| County Formed |
December 22, 1857 |
| County
Seat |
Ellaville |
| Incorporated Cities |
Ellaville |
| Total
Area |
167.6 square miles |
| History |
Schley County was created in 1857
from parts of Marion and Sumter counties. Georgia's 122nd county was named for
Georgia Governor William Schley. The name of the county is pronounced
"sly."
Built in 1899, the county
courthouse is on the National Register of Historic Places. The clock tower,
once known as the "Leaning Tower of Ellaville," was straightened and
reinforced in 1991.
The city of Ellaville was named
for Ella Burton, the daughter of the man who sold the land for the town
site.
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| Points
of Interest |
The City of Ellaville's water
system is one of only two in the state which use duckweed as a natural water
filter instead of chemicals. |
| Annual
Events |
Each April the residents of Schley
County host a "Homecoming" weekend to welcome back people who have
moved from the community. At Christmas, the courthouse, water tower, and some
store fronts are outlined in lights and can be seen by passers-by on U.S. 19.
"Candy Cane Lane," a small residential area, also attracts visitors
with elaborate Christmas decorations. |
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Cities and Towns In Schley County
(County Seat)
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