Ellston, IA
- Elevation
- 1,228 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
- General Quality Overall rating out of 100
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Ellston is a quiet, close-knit town in Ringgold County with a strong sense of local pride. Founded in the late 19th century as a railroad stop, the community has stayed grounded in its heritage over the decades. Today, that history lives on through a volunteer-run community library that preserves local records, historic photographs, and artifacts. It is a peaceful southern Iowa spot with a relaxed pace and neighbors who genuinely look out for one another.
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