LeClaire in Scott County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Buffalo Bill Museum

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 8, 2023

1. Buffalo Bill Museum Marker

Inscription.
William F. Cody
(Buffalo Bill)
1846-1917 Born near LeClaire, Iowa, he was known as “Buffalo Bill”, a legend of the early west. Mention his name even today, and most everyone will immediately think of the Indian Scout, buffalo hunter, Pony Express rider, Indian fighter, showman, etc.

As a indication of his fearlessness, at the age of 16, Cody became a Pony Express rider. During Indian uprisings he fought in several campaigns.

Cody's Wild West show was organized at Scout's Rest Ranch near Omaha on May 17, 1883. His Wild West show toured many years in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

Hundreds of books and articles have been written of Buffalo Bill, at the height of his career he was by far the most famous man in the world. He was in fact America's first super star.

Erected by Buffalo Bill Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical date for this entry is May 17, 1883.

Location. 41° 35.913′ N, 90° 20.557′ W. Marker is in LeClaire, Iowa, in Scott County. Marker is on Jones Street east of Front Street when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 199 N Front St, Le Claire IA 52753, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker. LeClaire City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); LeClaire Veterans Monument (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Green Tree / Buffalo Bill Trail (about 400 feet away); LeClaire's Rapid Pilots (about 400 feet away); The George Tromley, Jr. House (about 600 feet away); The Samuel Van Sant House (about 700 feet away); The Horton-Suiter House (about 700 feet away); Old Mill House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in LeClaire.

Also see . . . Buffalo Bill Museum. The museum's homepage. (Submitted on August 9, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 8, 2023

2. Buffalo Bill Museum Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 55 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 9, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.