Ellsworth, Kansas History

Ellsworth, seat of Ellsworth County, was founded in 1867 near Fort Ellsworth/Harker, and the settlement was named after Lt. Allen Ellsworth of the 7th Iowa Cavalry. In 1872 Ellsworth succeeded Abilene as the northern terminus of the Texas cattle trail. Ellsworth was a "rough and tough" cowtown.

Also see: Kansas Timeline

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