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Dodge City in Ford County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
 

"Doc" Holliday

 
 
"Doc" Holliday Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 10, 2012
1. "Doc" Holliday Marker
Inscription.

Dentist in Dodge City in 1878
Friend of Wyatt Earp and Bat Masterson
Faro Dealer, Gambler and Gunfighter

 
Erected by Dodge City Trail of Fame, Inc.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & MedicineSettlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Kansas, Dodge City Trail of Fame series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.
 
Location. 37° 45.181′ N, 100° 1.023′ W. Marker is in Dodge City, Kansas, in Ford County. Marker is at the intersection of Central Avenue and Front Street, on the left when traveling north on Central Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dodge City KS 67801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dodge City, a railroad town (here, next to this marker); The 100th Meridian, Where East Meets West (a few steps from this marker); Wyatt Earp (within shouting distance of this marker); "Big Nose Kate" (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Charles Rath (about 600 feet away); Wild and woolly Front Street (about 600 feet away); Dodge City, full of excitement (about 600 feet away); Longhorn cattle arrive (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dodge City.
 
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Marker is in the sidewalk.
 
Also see . . .
1. Doc Holliday - Deadly Doctor of the West. Legends of America website entry (Submitted on May 12, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.) 

2. Doc Holliday. Wayback Machine website entry (Submitted on May 12, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.) 

3. Dodge City Trail of Fame. Visit Dodge City website entry (Submitted on May 12, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.) 
 
"Doc" Holliday Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 10, 2012
2. "Doc" Holliday Marker
Looking west along Front Street
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on December 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 12, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 649 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on May 12, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.

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