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

Buffalo Bill Cody

Photographed By James Hulse, June 8, 2022

1. Buffalo Bill Cody Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

At the age of 17 Cody enlisted as a teamster with the Seventh Kansas Cavalry. He gained a reputation as a buffalo hunter, supplying meat for railroad workers. As chief of scouts for the army, he took part in battles and delivered important dispatches to neighboring military posts. After he became known for his performances in Wild West shows, he described his early experiences in the Omaha Daily Bee, July 24, 1887.

Erected by Kansas Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Forts and Castles • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical date for this entry is July 24, 1887.

Location. 38° 51.694′ N, 99° 20.598′ W. Marker is in Hays, Kansas, in Ellis County. Marker can be reached from Alternate U.S. 183, 0.1 miles south of Park Road. The marker is located on the grounds of the Fort Hays State Historical Site. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1472 US Highway 183 Alt, 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. Well House (a few steps from this marker); Bake House (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Laundress' Quarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Blockhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Guardhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Hays Military Cemetery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Post Hospital (about 300 feet away); Quartermaster's Complex (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hays.

Also see . . .
1. Fort Hays State Historic Site. (Submitted on June 27, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
2. Buffalo Bill. Wikipedia (Submitted on June 27, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Photographed By James Hulse, June 8, 2022

2. Buffalo Bill Cody Marker

The Buffalo Bill Cody Marker along the sidewalk image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, June 8, 2022

3. The Buffalo Bill Cody Marker along the sidewalk

Portrait of William F. Cody (aka) "Buffalo Bill" image. Click for full size.

Public Domain - Moffett, Chicago, circa 1911

4. Portrait of William F. Cody (aka) "Buffalo Bill"

Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 27, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.