Ewell, Kansas facts for kids
Ewell is what we call a ghost town in Sumner County, Kansas, United States. A ghost town is a place where people used to live and work, but now very few or no people live there. Ewell is found about 3.5 miles southwest of Conway Springs. It sits near an old, unused railroad track.
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Exploring Ewell's Past
Ewell was once a small community located right next to a railroad line. This railway connected the towns of Conway Springs and Argonia.
A Busy Post Office
For many years, Ewell had its own post office. This post office was open from 1885 until 1906. A post office was very important back then for sending and receiving letters and packages.
Why Ewell Became a Ghost Town
Over time, people moved away from Ewell. Today, the community itself no longer exists. However, you can still find a modern home and other buildings on the land where Ewell once stood. It's a quiet reminder of a place that used to be.
Learning in the Area
Even though Ewell is a ghost town, the land around it is still part of a school district. Students in this rural area attend schools in the Conway Springs USD 356 public school district.
