Members of the Ellisboro branch of the Loyal Orange Lodge in front of the J.H. Ellis store ca. 1900. Twenty men and two children (and one dog) are in the photo. None identified. "Members of Ellisboro Orange Lodge" printed in pen on top.

The Ellisboro General Store old gas pump seen at right

John Hoskins Ellis established a general store in 1883 in the area that took his name, Ellisboro. This is his first sign, which puts the date in the early days of his business. The log house to the right was used for community functions, such as church and dances.