Hays in Ellis County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

White's Barber Shop

Hays City, Kansas

Photographed By Mark Hilton, August 1, 2016

1. White's Barber Shop Marker

Inscription. John White, a Black barber, operated his shop on this corner from 1868 until his death in 1879. On June 17, 1872, five-year-old Cy Goddard, Jr., was killed by a stray bullet, while seeking safety in White's barber chair during a street fight. The trigger - happy drunk responsible was fined $50 "for shooting pistols in town and thus endangering the citizens."

Erected by City of Hays Kansas Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Notable Events • Notable Places. A significant historical date for this entry is June 17, 1872.

Location. 38° 52.338′ N, 99° 19.933′ W. Marker is in Hays, Kansas, in Ellis County. Marker is at the intersection of West 10th Street and Fort Street, on the right when traveling west on West 10th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: West 10th Street, Hays KS 67601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cy Goddard’s Dance Hall (a few steps from this marker); Jim Curry’s Restaurant (a few steps from this marker); The Perry House (a few steps from this marker); Walsh’s Gambling Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Kansas Pacific Depot (within shouting distance

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of this marker); The Sporting Palace (within shouting distance of this marker); R. W. Evans’ Grocery Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Waters and Murray’s Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hays.

Regarding White's Barber Shop. John White was killed by a train. He was highly respected and well-liked and was elected justice of the peace in 1870.

White's Barber Shop Marker (farthest left) on AT&T building. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, August 1, 2016

2. White's Barber Shop Marker (farthest left) on AT&T building.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 476 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 1, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.