Ellsworth in Ellsworth County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
The Old Reliable House
Historical Plaza Walking Tour Stop 16
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 28, 2011
1. The Old Reliable House Marker
Mayer Goldsoll's Old Reliable House was a popular mercantile with the Texas cowboys. Goldsoll also had stores in Abilene, Russell, Great Bend, and Denison, Texas. In 1873, Ellsworth's Old Reliable House recorded $150,000 dollars in business! It was quite a feat for the times. Texan Henry M. Beverley operated the Ellsworth store. He was a hit with the drovers. Goldsoll closed out his stores in the west when the cattle trade moved beyond Ellsworth. Beverley became a partner in the famous Wright, Beverley & Company of Dodge City.
Erected by Ellsworth County Economic Development, Ellsworth-Kanapolis Area Chamber of Commerce, Ellwsorth County Historical Society, et al. (Marker Number 16.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.
Location. 38° 43.694′ N, 98° 13.895′ W. Marker is in Ellsworth, Kansas, in Ellsworth County. Marker is on South Main Street near Douglas Avenue (Kansas Highway 14), on the left when traveling east. Touch for map
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Nick Lentz Saloon (a few steps from this marker); Beebe General Store (a few steps from this marker); Kansas Pacific Railroad Depots (a few steps from this marker); Jake New's Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker); Joe Brennan Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker); North Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Ellsworth, the Cowtown and Fort (within shouting distance of this marker); Historical Plaza Walking Tour (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ellsworth.
Also see . . .
1. Ellsworth County in Cutler's History of the State of Kansas, 1883. (Submitted on April 7, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Ellsworth, Kansas Another Wicked Cowtown. Legends of American website entry (Submitted on February 19, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 28, 2011
2. The Old Reliable House Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 28, 2011
3. The Old Reliable House Marker (Left Center Foreground) and Other Markers
Credits. This page was last revised on February 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 539 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 7, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
