George M. Hoover

George M. Hoover (HM18GF)

Location: Dodge City, KS 67801 Ford County
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Country: United States of America
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N 37° 45.262', W 100° 1.293'

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Dodge City's most famous early settler started Dodge City's first business on Front Street in 1871. Was mayor four terms. He also hired Wyatt Earp to come and get law and order established and put the city on a very sound basis. He organized first state bank in Dodge City and became president. He gave 5% of his cash income to Dodge City ventures. In 1911 he formed a commission form of government with John Miller and George Laughead. George Hoover died in 1914 leaving generous legacies for Dodge commissioners, $10,000 for Wright Park building, $100,000 to city trust fund for parks and cemetery care and $5,000 to Dodge City churches.
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HM NumberHM18GF
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Year Placed1972
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Date Added Tuesday, September 30th, 2014 at 4:13pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)14S E 410011 N 4179053
Decimal Degrees37.75436667, -100.02155000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 37° 45.262', W 100° 1.293'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds37° 45' 15.72" N, 100° 1' 17.58" W
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Area Code(s)620
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 601-699 4th Ave, Dodge City KS 67801, US
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