Ellsworth, KS
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Ellsworth, KS
- Ellsworth is a city located in Ellsworth County, Kansas, United States. It is the county seat of Ellsworth County. The city is named after Fort Ellsworth, which was built in 1864. Due to its rich history, Ellsworth has been referred to as the "Cowtown of Kansas."
History[edit | edit source]
- Ellsworth was established in 1867 with the construction of the Union Pacific Railroad. The city quickly became a significant frontier settlement, and it was incorporated in 1877.
Geography[edit | edit source]
- Ellsworth is located at the junction of K-14 and K-156 in Central Kansas. The city is approximately 95 miles northwest of Wichita and 30 miles east of Russell.
Healthcare Facilities[edit | edit source]
- Ellsworth is home to several healthcare facilities that provide a range of services to the local community.
Ellsworth County Medical Center[edit | edit source]
- Ellsworth County Medical Center is a critical access hospital that provides comprehensive healthcare services to residents of Ellsworth County and surrounding areas. The medical center offers a variety of services, including emergency care, surgical services, and diagnostic imaging.
Good Samaritan Society - Ellsworth Village[edit | edit source]
- Good Samaritan Society - Ellsworth Village is a long-term care facility that provides skilled nursing, post-acute rehabilitation, and senior living services. The facility is part of the Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society, a not-for-profit organization that operates more than 200 senior care locations across the United States.
Education[edit | edit source]
- Education in Ellsworth is provided by the Ellsworth Unified School District 327, which operates an elementary school, a middle school, and a high school.
Notable People[edit | edit source]
- Several notable individuals have hailed from Ellsworth, including Glenn Cunningham, an Olympic middle-distance runner, and Del Close, a comedian and acting teacher.
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