Arkansas City in Cowley County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Robert Docking
1925 - 1983
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 24, 2011
1. Robert Docking Marker
"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
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1967.
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. Marker is in Wilson Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Arkansas City KS 67005, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured 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
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Also see . . .
1. Robert Docking. (Submitted on October 23, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. The Gubernatorial Campaigns of Robert Docking, 1966-1972" in Kansas History. (Submitted on October 23, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 24, 2011
2. Robert Docking Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 8, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 398 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 23, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
