Ellisville, County seat in Jones County, Mississippi, United States.
Ellisville is the administrative center of Jones County, with U.S. Route 11 running through the downtown area as the main thoroughfare. The town layout centers around the historic courthouse in the downtown district.
The city was founded in 1826 and named after Powhatan Ellis, a U.S. senator and Mississippi legislator. During the Civil War, the raising of the American flag over the courthouse in 1864 marked control by federal forces.
The Jones County Courthouse stands at the center of town and serves as a visible symbol of local administration. People use the space around the building as a gathering point in daily life.
Jones College in the city offers educational programs for students across the region. Most public facilities are within walking distance of the courthouse for visitors.
The city became an important education center with the founding of Jones College, which trained generations of students from across the region. This commitment to education has shaped the town's identity and character.
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