Wheeler, Jessica2021-02-122021-02-122012-09https://hdl.handle.net/2097/41188Jessica Wheeler, “Chetolah, Ellis County,” Chapman Center Research Collections, https://ccrsresearchcollections.omeka.net/items/show/92.The lost town of Chetolah, located in Ellis County, Kansas, was settled by three diverse groups of people at different time intervals: the Pawnee Indians, optimistic railroad investors, and hopeful gold miners. The town struggled to survive after missing the railroad and finally drifted out of existence after being subjected to a false gold rush. Although the town was never completely revitalized, in the 1920s it became a tourist attraction known as Golden Springs Beach. This study provides a history of Chetolah using maps, newspapers, photographs, and an interview of the longtime property owner.This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). NOTE: Rights status of accompanying images may differ from text.Ellis CountyJohn C. FremontC.E. FooteChetolahFahrig Mining and Milling CompanyKansas Gold FieldText