Ellinwood, Kansas - Founded: 1872
Population: 2,200 *(2004)*
Elevation: 1800 feet
Latitude: 38° 21' 20" N
Longitude: 98° 34' 50" W
School District: USD 355
ZIP code: 67526
Area Code: 620
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Ellinwood is located in Barton, [BT], County just north of the Arkansas River. Highway 56 and the Santa Fe railroad pass through town. Ellinwood was on the Santa Fe Trail, the trail that played a critical role in the westward expansion of the United States, and was an important two-way avenue for commerce and cultural exchange.
The town is named for Capt. John Ellinwood, chief civil engineer and surveyor for the AT&SF, who camped near here in the fall of 1871. The town's first merchant, George M. Jackson, laid out the town in the spring of 1872 and began selling whiskey and tobacco. The railroad reached Ellinwood that summer, and growth was rapid, reaching 400 by 1878.
Ellinwood is of German heritage which is shown by the architecture of the Main Street buildings and the Underground Tunnels of yesteryear. The tunnels remain of greatest interest to tourists.
Ellinwood lies in the middle of the Cheyenne Bottoms and Quivira Wildlife Refuge, both natural wetlands that attract nature lovers and hunters.
In the area is Dozier Vineyard and Winery with wine tasting, tours, picnic area and walking trails. An old depot houses a gift shop and wine tasting area. The winery is located south of Ellinwood, 323 SE 80th Ave.
Hours: Tues-Fri evenings, 6-8; Sat 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun 1 p.m.-6 p.m. | Library | Ellinwood School Community Library (620) 564-2306 · 210 N. Schiller
| | Churches |  - (Pictured: St. Joseph's Church)
- Calvary Baptist Church (620) 564-2070 · 10 N. Schiller Ave.
- First Baptist Church (620) 564-2875 · 503 A SE 110 Ave.
- Immanuel United Church of Christ
- (620) 564-2950 · 701 N. Fritz
- St. John's Lutheran Church
- (620) 564-2044 · 5th & Wilhelm
- St. Joseph's Catholic Church
- Convent (620) 564-3029 · 109 W. 3rd St. Parish Center (620) 564-2990 · 110 W. 2nd St.
Rectory (620) 564-2534 · 214 N. Main
School (620) 564-2721 · 111 W. 3rd St. - United Methodist Church
- (620) 564-2056 · 300 W. First
| | Dining | Dairy Queen
(620) 564-3633 · 308 E. Santa Fe Blvd
Main Street Pizza
(620) 564-2829 - 106 N. Main
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John Henry's (620) 564-3676 · 518 E. Santa Fe Blvd
| | Shopping | Ellinwood Has many places to shop.
| | Banking | Bank of the West (620) 564-2900 · 19 N. Humboldt Ave.
Sunflower Bank (620) 564-2010 · 13 N. Main COMING SOON! Community Bank of the Midwest
| | Newspaper | Ellinwood Leader (620) 564-3116 · 105 N. Main
| | Schools | USD 355 Ellinwood Public Schools (620) 564-3226
210 E 2nd
St. Joseph's Catholic School
111 West 3rd St
(620) 564 2721
| Annual Events | Visit the Event Page (at left) | | Recreation | - Eagle Lanes
- (620) 564-4000 108 W. Santa Fe Now serving meals
- Grove Park Golf Club
- (620) 564-3123 · 407 W. 3rd
- Swimming Pool
- (620) 564-3441
| | Healthcare | Ellinwood District Hospital (620) 564-2548 · 605 N. Main | | Internet Services | Ellinwood has a variety of Internet Service Providers for Dial-up, DSL, and Wireless services. | | City Government | 
Emergency - 911
City Administrator (620) 564-3161 · 104 E. Second
City Clerk (620) 564-3161 · 104 E. Second
Community Building (620) 564-2408 · 201 W. First
Fire Dept (620) 564-3161 Administrative Calls
Light & Water Plant (620) 564-2211 · 204 W. First
Police Dept (620) 564-3001 Administrative Calls
Water & Sewer Dept (620) 564-3163 |
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