Eskridge is named for Charles V. Eskridge, an Emporia, Kansas, journalist and politician. Colonel Ephraim Sanford, the founder of the town company allowed Eskridge to buy the first lot and have the town named after him. Eskridge served in both houses of the legislature and was elected as lieutenant governor under Governor James M. Harvey in 1869.
Eskridge is named for Charles V. Eskridge, an Emporia Kansas, journalist and politician. Colonel Ephraim S.anford, the founder of the town company allowed Eskridge to buy the first lot and have the town named after him Eskridge served in both houses of the legislature and was elected as lieutenant governor under Governor James M. Harvey in 1,869.