The Harness Shop in Hays, Ellis County, United States | Historical Society

Welcome to The Harness Shop, Ellis County Historical Museum, Hays, Kansas, United States. This two-room frame building is the original Younger Harness Shop that stood on West 11th Street in Hays around the turn of the Twentieth century. This was once the home to the eleven member family of John F. & Margaret Younger and to his harness & shoe making business. The Harness Shop is now located on site at the Ellis County Historical Society, it houses our collection of saddles from the many local ranches through the years as well as several other pertinent artifacts. Please mention that you would like to tour The Harness Shop the next time you visit us at Ellis County Historical Museum, Hays, Kansas!