Ellaville
State: Florida
County: Madison County
Founded: 1860s
Abandoned: 1920s
Ellaville was a thriving cotton and lumber town on the Suwannee River. George Drew (Florida's first Democratic governor after Reconstruction) owned major operations here. A 1923 fire destroyed the mill and town. Only a few ruins remain.
Quick Facts
- George Drew (owner) became first post-Reconstruction Democratic governor
- Named for Drew's daughter Ella
- 1923 fire ended the town
- On the famous Suwannee River
Location
Address: Suwannee River, Madison County, Florida
Coordinates: 30.3819, -83.5689