ellsworth kansas: Photos From Ellsworth Kansas - A Different Way Of Life
- 01/30/11 08:14 AM
We just made another trip to Ellsworth, Kansas and the weather was absolutely beautiful. I took a few pictures that might be found interesting. The first picture is from downtown Wakeaney, Kansas where we stopped at a Dairy Queen. It's amazing how in the center of town is a grain elevator. This is very common in Kansas. Why they call it an "elevator" I'm not real sure. Being a California - then Colorado girl, these sights are somewhat different for me.
This next one is from right next to the offramp for Ellsworth Kansas. They have put in these wind-to-energy whirlybirds. … (5 comments)
ellsworth kansas: The Charm of SmallTown, USA
- 01/19/11 11:53 AM
I recently went to my husband's hometown of Ellsworth, Kansas from Denver, Colorado and was reminded of the quaintness and charm of small towns in the United States. The 400 mile drive across Eastern Colorado and Western Kansas was anything but memorable, but the town itself held some charm for me and reminded me that there are people out there living a much simpler life than I.
Ellsworth was formed in 1864 and was a bustling cattle town until the 1880's. Lawman, Wyatt Earp even served in Ellsworth, Kansas during his career.
Today, with a population of 2,965, the … (6 comments)
We just made another trip to Ellsworth, Kansas and the weather was absolutely beautiful. I took a few pictures that might be found interesting. 
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