Ellsworth, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ellsworth, Indiana
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 Ellsworth, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Ellsworth, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Dubois |
| Township | Hall |
| Elevation | 535 ft (163 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47527
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 450890 |
Ellsworth was once a small town in Dubois County, Indiana. It was located in Hall Township. But in 1978, the town was abandoned. This happened because the Patoka Reservoir was built. Now, Ellsworth rests at the bottom of the lake. It is a ghost town under water.
The Story of Ellsworth
Ellsworth officially started in 1885. This means its streets and lots were planned out. The town was named after James M. Ellis. He was a person who owned land there.
A post office opened in Ellsworth in 1878. This was an important place for sending mail. It stayed open for many years. The post office closed down in 1916.
Where Was Ellsworth?
Ellsworth was located at these coordinates: 38°25′40″N 86°43′06″W / 38.42778°N 86.71833°W. Its elevation was 535 feet above sea level.
Even though Ellsworth no longer exists, the USGS still lists its location. This helps keep records of places that once were.
