Hal Keesee, first rural mail carrier out of Ellsworth, Iowa. His first route was 25 miles long when he started in 1901.
The State Bank building after it was robbed. On a hot summer night in 1898 the State Bank of Ellsworth as robbed of $1500.00. After robbing the bank the robbers caught the east bound midnight train to Gifford, Iowa. When the men were apprehended, the $1500.00 was found in a cigar box under the bed.
First schoool house in Ellsworth. Built and in full operation by 1900. Later cut in two, moved a block and served as two homes. One still occupied as a home.
