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6 sty 2017 · Rural settlement around Ellsworth blocked the cattle trails, and then the Kansas Pacific shut down the cattle pens. Dodge City became the new “Queen of the Cowtowns.” And Ellsworth became a peaceful little country town—not so wicked anymore.
Quentin James Eklund operated his photography studio beginning in 1940 in Ellsworth, Kansas. This collection consists of negatives and photographs of the local scenes and peoples of Ellsworth, as well as images of landscapes from greater Kansas.
Under the Köppen climate classification, Ellsworth falls within either a hot-summer humid continental climate (Dfa) if the 0 °C (32 °F) isotherm is used or a humid subtropical climate (Cfa) if the −3 °C (27 °F) isotherm is used. Summers are hot and humid and winters are moderately cold with wide variations in temperature.
Sits and scatters pictures, black and whites of days gone by. We started losing her when she lost him. But to hear her carry on, you'd swear she's 17 again. ... but just ask her about Ellsworth, Kansas, 1948. While the world is fading all around her, sharin' a sundae at the counter,
Ellsworth was a vital and important major shipping point on the Kansas Pacific Railroad, and home to thousands of cattle being moved up the trail. Learn about the rich history that inspired a national project.
Established in 1867, Ellsworth's history began as a cattletown with a reputation for a thriving cattle market. Ellsworth dominated the cattle market from 1871-1875, but along with the prosperity came a rich history of wild cowboys, gamblers, outlaws, and unruly women.
But just ask her about Ellsworth, Kansas, 1948 She takes out his medals A cigar box of letters Sits and scatters pictures Black and whites of days gone by We started losin' her when she lost him But to hear her carry on You'd swear she's seventeen again Football games and leaves a cracklin'
