Ellsworth

"Every other business a Saloon!"During the years 1867 to 1871, the frontier town of Ellsworth was full of vice. Gun battles were common, hangings...

The Hodgden House, built by Perry Hodgden, was the first private home to rebuild with stone after these fires. It was completed in 1878....

1912 Blackwolf School. Located at the Hodgden House Museum Complex on South Main.

A 1909 wooden caboose given to the museum by the "Union Pacific Railroad." rn This caboose is one of 26 known wooden "Union...

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...

The old jail is the oldest building in Ellsworth. Earlier jails were temporary structures like cages. At other times, prisoners were housed in private...