Ellsworth, Kansas
Cowtown History
"Every other business a Saloon!"
During the years 1867 to 1871, the frontier town of Ellsworth was full of vice. ...
Cowtown History
"Every other business a Saloon!"
During the years 1867 to 1871, the frontier town of Ellsworth was full of vice. ...
Cowtown History
Ellsworth is fortunate to boast one of the finest nine-hole golf courses in Central Kansas. Watered fairways and greens amongst the rolling hills make for an enjoyable and professional game. Elevated greens on nearly every hole make proper club selection a priority.
Ellsworth, KS Golf CoursesThe Fort Harker Museum is located in Kanopolis Ks. First Established as Fort Ellsworth in 1864 at the juncture of the Smokey Hill River and the Fort Riley/Fort Larned Road on the Smokey Hill Trail, the post was moved from its site by the river and renamed Fort Harker in 1866
Ellsworth, KS Military HistoryA 1909 wooden caboose given to the museum by the "Union Pacific Railroad." This caboose is one of 26 known wooden "Union Pacific" cabooses still in existence in the United States and is the only one known of in Kansas. Following a complete restoration the caboose celebrated its 100
Ellsworth, KS RailroadOutside of the state park lies nearly 9,000 acres of wildlife area. For hunters, the reservoir and surrounding area is locate...
The old "Opera House" building was built in 1881. The second level of the building was used as a theater for commercial plays...