Ellsworth, Kansas
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22miles Northeast of EllsworthWilson Lake is an important recreational resource for many of the surrounding towns. It is a 9,100-acre lake and has over 100... continue
24miles Southeast of EllsworthKanopolis Lake, with a normal pool surface of about 3,000 acres, attracts thousands of campers, hunters, fishermen, and water sports enthusiasts each year. ... continue
Attractions and Upcoming Events
The Hodgden House
The Hodgden House, built by Perry Hodgden, was the first private home to rebuild with stone after these fires. It was completed in 1878. The house was restored to its former elegance as one of the grand houses of Ellsworth in 1961.
Ellsworth, KS
1909 Union Pacific Wooden Caboose
A 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 Railroad
1873 Jail
The old jail is the oldest building in Ellsworth. Earlier jails were temporary structures like cages. At other times, prisoners were housed in private homes. This jail was authorized on April 2 1872, with the lower floor designated as the jail and the upper floor to be used as court rooms. (
Ellsworth, KS Historic Buildings
Oriel Building
One of only a few bartizan style structures remaining in Kansas, the old Signature Insurance Building with its signature oriel window stands as an architectural landmark of the early drover history of Ellsworth, Kansas.
Ellsworth, KS Museums
Things to do near Ellsworth, KS
Rediscovering Sod-House Days Self-Guided Auto Tour
In 1877, Pennsylvania native Howard Ruede arrived in the Kill Creek community of central Osborne County, Kansas and staked ou...
Ellis Country Club
The best ranked 9 hole golf course in western Kansas is here in Ellis. Ellis Country Club will offer you the best valued golf...
Smith Center Country Club
Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 10Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...