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  1. From 1887 to about 1920, a whole community existed underneath Ellinwood’s sidewalks — a labyrinth of tunnels and businesses, primarily for men. In today’s terms, it was the ultimate man cave. As the railroads took over, jobs for cowboys and teamsters declined, and underground Ellinwood became less active.

  2. 4 days ago · Underground salt museum filled with unique experiences and decades of history that you can only get 650 feet below this small Kansas town.

  3. Aug 12, 2020 · A drive into town reveals a typical mid-west Norman Rockwell vibe. But to see her secret, one must park, head over to the Wolf hotel, and pay for a guided tour that begins across the street at the Emporium. The tour leads you a dozen steps down to a historic underground town.

  4. Jun 27, 2016 · In the case of the small town of Ellinwood, Kansas, the answer may surprise you: Located beneath Ellinwood’s Historic Wolf Hotel is an abandoned underground city that was once home to thriving brothels, bars, gambling, barber shops, and even a harness store!

  5. May 8, 2011 · In Kansas, more than a half-dozen communities boast a system of underground tunnels and shops, including Caldwell, Ellsworth, Lincoln, Leavenworth, Douglass, and Fort Scott. Ellinwood, though, has created a quirky tourist stop from its underground tunnels.

  6. Great place to spark your kids imagination- you get to learn the history of how Kansas was founded and see the original tunnels under the side walks preserved in parts as they were mid 1900s. A real insight into life on the Santa Fe trail back in the day. Read more. Written December 30, 2017.

  7. The Underground Railroad was a network of secret routes and safe houses established in the United States during the early to mid-19th century. It was used by enslaved African Americans primarily to escape into free states and from there to Canada. [1]

  8. The city sits above one of the world's largest underground water systems, the Ogallala Aquifer, [20] and is 25 miles (40 km) from the eastern edge of the Hugoton Natural Gas Area. [citation needed]

  9. Jul 2, 2022 · There's a lot of history buried beneath Kansas City streets, from Prohibition-era passageways and underground caves to the oldest bar in Missouri.

  10. Dodge City offers you the original fun, excitement, and history of the Old West. While you are here, whether it's for just a few hours or a few days, use this handy guide to help you find everything from accommodations to attractions, and fine food to entertainment. Dodge City Visitor Guide. Read on issuu.

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