Ellinwood, Kansas
Upcoming Events in Ellinwood Kansas
- Ellinwood Annual Christkindlmarket - Ellinwood
The German influence in Ellinwood is spotted on the IOOF Building, originally the Roetzel building and now the Brown building. The foundation of the building was laid in June of 1886. Henry Roetzel moved into the building in 1887
Ellinwood, KS Historic BuildingsThe Dick Building was built in 1887 and is listed on the Kansas State Historical Register. It was bought by Matt Dick in 1889
Ellinwood, KS MuseumsThe existing Santa Fe Depot is the fourth depot built in Ellinwood and was dedicated on Dec. 17, 1903. The previous depot was hit by lightning and burned in 1902
Ellinwood, KS Railroad HistorySt. Joseph Catholic Church with its 150 foot steeple was built of native limestone, quarried near Odin, Kansas. The church was completed and the first Mass was offered Aug. 13, 1902. There are frescoes in the arches near the ceiling, and the pipe organ installed in 1928 at cost of $3,500
Ellinwood, KS Historic ChurchesThe Community church was organized in 1872, and constructed the following year at a cost of $2,000. The church had a startin...
The Newton Fox Theatre was built in 1914 and once showcased vaudeville acts. It had a full pit for an orchestra and coal shoo...