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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18GI_veterans-memorial_Dodge-City-KS.html
[Honor Roll of Veterans] Almighty God, we askThy blessings uponthese our comrades That Others May Live in FreedomTo the American Soldiers,veterans who served, foughtand died for our freedom. Kenneth L. Gladden [Bench]Motor Sgt. HQ Co 1st …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18GG_the-boot-hill-cemetery-site_Dodge-City-KS.html
This site became known as Boot Hill due to the custom of burying gunfighters with their boots on or behind their heads. It is estimated that 32 men and one woman were buried on this site. The names of many of these are unknown as they died without…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18GF_george-m-hoover_Dodge-City-KS.html
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…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18GE_wyatt-earp_Dodge-City-KS.html
Called to Dodge City in 1876 and established law and order in a few years. He did the same thing for other cities and became known as the best law officer in the West. He was a quiet and decent man and caused considerable publicity for Dodge City.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18GD_boot-hill_Dodge-City-KS.html
Boot Hill Cemetery1872 - 1878Second Public School1878 - 1927Municipal Building1929
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18GC_on-the-ashes-of-my-campfire-this-city-is-built_Dodge-City-KS.html
Modeled by O.H. Simpson, D.D.S.Pioneer Dentist The model for this statue wasJoe SughrueA Cowboy and later Dodge CityChief of Policefrom 1933 to 1936
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18FS_h-b-ham-bell_Dodge-City-KS.html
Deputy U.S. Marshal,Pioneer SheriffMayor of Dodge Cityand Grand Old Manof the Southwestsince 1874————————National Youth AdministrationWork Project A-D-1939
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18FR_my-trails-have-become-your-highways_Dodge-City-KS.html
Seven million head of longhornsmarketed from Dodge City[18]70's - [18]80'sLest We Forget Modeled byO.H. Simpson, D.D.S.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18FL_from-cattle-capital-to-modern-city_Dodge-City-KS.html
In the mid 1880s, economic factors contributed to a change in Dodge City's character. The cowtown era ended with the last Texas cattle drives in 1885. Two severe blizzards in that period destroyed the local range cattle industry. At the same time,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18FJ_carnegie-library-building_Dodge-City-KS.html
This building was constructed in 1907 with the financial assistance of Andrew Carnegie, Steel Magnate and nationally known philanthropist. Architect: C.W. Squires, EmporiaBuilder: William Foley, Dodge City City Library: 1907 - 1969Commercial…
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