Ellsworth, Nebraska facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ellsworth, Nebraska
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Morgan's Store and Post Office on Ellsworth's Main Street, summer 2010
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Home of the Old Spade Ranch
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 Ellsworth, Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
Ellsworth, Nebraska
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Sheridan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.6 sq mi (92.3 km2) |
| • Land | 35.6 sq mi (92.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,865 ft (581 m) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 32 |
| • Density | 9.2/sq mi (3.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (MST) |
| Area code(s) | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-15185 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0837985 |
Ellsworth is a small, unincorporated community in Sheridan County, Nebraska, United States. An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it's usually managed by the county. In the year 2000, only 32 people lived in Ellsworth.
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What is Ellsworth Like?
Ellsworth started in the late 1800s. It was built as a "company town" for the Spade Ranch. A company town is a place where most of the homes and businesses are owned by one company, often for its workers. Ellsworth also became a place where cattle could be shipped by train. It was named after Ellsworth, Minnesota.
Today, even though it's unincorporated, Ellsworth still has one business. This is Morgan's Store, which also serves as the local post office. Its ZIP code is 69340.
A Look at Ellsworth's History
In 1888, the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad chose this spot for a train depot and a water stop. A depot is a train station, and a water stop was where steam trains could refill their water tanks.
Around the same time, a cattle rancher named Bartlett Richards began building the huge Spade Ranch. This made Ellsworth a company town for the ranch.
In 1898, the two-story Spade Ranch Store was built. It provided supplies for wagons heading north to the main Spade Ranch area. A hotel was also built across from the store, and a windmill was placed in the middle of town.
Bartlett Richards built a brick summer home north of the store in 1904. The Ellsworth School House was built in 1932 and taught students until 2007. Today, the Old Spade Ranch Store is the only business still open in the community.
Where is Ellsworth?
Ellsworth is located in Nebraska. Its exact location is 42°3′37″N 102°16′50″W / 42.06028°N 102.28056°W. This means it's in the western part of the state.
Who Lives in Ellsworth?
According to the census from 2000, there were 32 people living in Ellsworth. These people made up 11 households, and 9 of these were families.
Most of the people living there were White (about 96.87%). A small number (3.13%) were from two or more racial backgrounds. About 9.38% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Notable People
- LeRoy J. Louden was a legislator from Nebraska. A legislator is someone who makes laws for a state or country.
Images for kids
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Ellsworth (around 1905)
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Spade Ranch Store (around 1900)
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Spade Ranch Store (around 1900)
