St. Joseph Catholic Church with its 150 foot steeple was built of native limestone, quarried near Odin, Kansas. The church was completed and the first Mass was offered Aug. 13, 1902. There are frescoes in the arches near the ceiling, and the pipe organ installed in 1928 at cost of $3,500
Ellinwood, KS Historic ChurchesThe German influence in Ellinwood is spotted on the IOOF Building, originally the Roetzel building and now the Brown building. The foundation of the building was laid in June of 1886. Henry Roetzel moved into the building in 1887
Ellinwood, KS Historic BuildingsWolf Pond is a popular fishing spot, and one of several parks and playgrounds in Ellinwood.
Ellinwood, KS RecreationThe Dick Building was built in 1887 and is listed on the Kansas State Historical Register. It was bought by Matt Dick in 1889
Ellinwood, KS MuseumsThe Ritz Theater on Main Street has been preserved and is used for occasional performances. Plans are underway for regular pe...
The Carriage House, built in the early 1800s was the first brick home built in Oxford. John J. Hahn was the first of several...