Located at the Hodgden House Museum Complex.
Attractions and Upcoming Events
1873 Jail
The old jail is the oldest building in Ellsworth. Earlier jails were temporary structures like cages. At other times, prisoners were housed in private homes. This jail was authorized on April 2 1872, with the lower floor designated as the jail and the upper floor to be used as court rooms. (
Ellsworth, KS Historic Buildings1909 Union Pacific Wooden Caboose
A 1909 wooden caboose given to the museum by the "Union Pacific Railroad." This caboose is one of 26 known wooden "Union Pacific" cabooses still in existence in the United States and is the only one known of in Kansas. Following a complete restoration the caboose celebrated its 100
Ellsworth, KS RailroadThings to do near Ellsworth, KS
Belleville Country Club
The Belleville Country Club, a par 71 course, is a membership club offering a moderatly challenging nine hole golf course, c...
Kansas Walleye Association
You are invited to the five scheduled tournaments at some of the finest lakes in Kansas. The KWA welcomes anglers of all a...