Just off I-70 at Exit 145 is Ellis Lakeside Campground. This picturesque campground is nestled along the south bank of Big Creek just two blocks off Washington Street on East 8th. This campground is fully equipped with handicapped accessible showers and bathhouse. The campground has 17 pull through sites with electrical hookups. There is also a dump station at the bathhouse. There is a boat dock, fishing pier, public phone, picnic tables, charcoal grills and playground available.
Nestled in the midst of downtown Ellis stands a stately two-story limestone building at Eighth and Washington Streets which serves as the museum and
Ellis, KS Museums"In Memory of those settlers from Bukovina, Austria, who stepped off the train at this location. Beginning in 1886, the German speaking immigrants brought a strong Christian faith and work ethic to build a future for their families in the new world."
Ellis, KS MemorialsThe cornerstone of this magnificient church was laid on June 27, 1909 being of black granite (1'x2'x2'6") and weighing nearly 1000 pounds. About the middle of August 1911, the church building was ready for occupancy though far from completed or furnished inside.
Ellis, KS Historic ChurchesThe famous American, Walter P. Chrysler, spent his youth in Ellis, where he learned his trade as a mechanic with the Union Pacific Railroad. Chrysler's youth began 1878 in Ellis. When he was 17, he was hired as a sweeper and eventually became a machinist'
Ellis, KS MuseumsFriendly staff give directions, brochures and suggestions. Free coffee and clean restrooms. Crafts and gifts and snacks for...
The Lincoln Art Center features a public art collection as well as rotating exhibits of visual arts. A number of local artist...