Robert Docking Marker

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Arkansas City in Cowley County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Robert Docking
1925 - 1983

Robert Docking Marker Photo, Click for full size

By William Fischer, Jr., October 24, 2011

1. Robert Docking Marker

Inscription.

"Robert Docking was a constant -- a man with Kansas qualities: plain spoken, affable, optimistic, strongly loyal and committed to family, friendship, community and public service. Enduring qualities."

Governor of the State of Kansas 1967 to 1975

Marker series. This marker is included in the Markers with Artwork marker series.

Location. 37° 4.232′ N, 97° 2.355′ W. Marker is in Arkansas City, Kansas, in Cowley County. Marker is on Summit Street (U.S. 77) south of Birch Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Click for map. Marker is in Wilson Park. Marker is in this post office area: Arkansas City KS 67005, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. 1996 Olympic Torch Relay (within shouting distance of this marker); Korean War Liberty Tree Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Santa Fe Locomotive Engine No. 2542 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cherokee Strip (approx. 3 miles away); a different marker also named The Cherokee Strip (approx. 5 miles away in Oklahoma); Oklahoma, The Indian State (approx. 5 miles away in Oklahoma); Chilocco Indian School (approx. 5 miles away in Oklahoma); a different marker also named Cherokee Strip (approx. 5.8 miles away in Oklahoma). Click for a list of all markers in Arkansas City.

By William Fischer, Jr., October 24, 2011

2. Robert Docking Marker

Also see . . .
1. Robert Docking. (Submitted on October 23, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas.)
2. The Gubernatorial Campaigns of Robert Docking, 1966-1972" in Kansas History. (Submitted on October 23, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas.)

Credits. This page originally submitted on October 23, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas. This page has been viewed 39 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 23, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas.