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

Fred Harvey

— Dodge City Trail of Fame —

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 19, 2022

1. Fred Harvey Marker

Inscription. Hospitality Pioneer
Developed the famous Harvey House Hotels along the AT&SF Railroad across the Southwest
Dodge City Harvey House Hotel and El Vaquero Dining Room
Founder of the “Harvey Girls”

Erected by Dodge City Trail of Fame, Inc.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Kansas, Dodge City Trail of Fame series list.

Location. 37° 45.138′ N, 100° 0.984′ W. Marker is in Dodge City, Kansas, in Ford County. It can be reached from the intersection of East Wyatt Earp Boulevard and Central Avenue, on the right when traveling east. The marker is on the south/track side of the historic Santa Fe Depot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 East Wyatt Earp Boulevard, Dodge City KS 67801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest,

in the Corn Belt,

on the prairies,

on the Great Plains,

on the Southern Plains,

on the High Plains,

and on the Santa Fe Trail Corridor.

Globally,

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it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Comanchería,

the Dust Bowl,

the Louisiana Purchase,

and the Republic of Texas.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dennis Hopper (within shouting distance of this marker); General Grenville Dodge (within shouting distance of this marker); Wyatt Earp (within shouting distance of this marker); The 100th Meridian, Where East Meets West (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dodge City, a railroad town (about 300 feet away); "Doc" Holliday (about 300 feet away); Brig. General George Armstrong Custer (about 500 feet away); "Big Nose Kate" (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dodge City.

Also see . . .
1. Frederick Henry Harvey (1835–1901) (Wikipedia).

Entrepreneur who developed the Harvey House lunch rooms, restaurants, souvenir shops, and hotels, which served rail passengers on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Railway, the Kansas Pacific Railway,
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 19, 2022

2. Fred Harvey Marker
The marker is embedded in the walkway in front of the Harvey Hotel lobby entrance on the south/track side of the historic Santa Fe Depot.
the St. Louis-San Francisco Railway, and the Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis.
As an innovative restaurateur and marketer, Fred Harvey is credited with creating the first restaurant chain in the United States. He was also a leader in promoting tourism in the American Southwest in the late 19th century. Fred Harvey and his employees successfully brought new higher standards of both civility and dining to a region widely regarded in the era as “the Wild West.” He created a legacy which was continued by his sons and remained in the family until the death of a grandson in 1965.

(Submitted on August 4, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. Santa Fe Depot (Visit Dodge City).

Excerpt: Built in 1898, the beautifully restored Santa Fe Depot once served as a bustling passenger station, railroad headquarters, and Fred Harvey hotel and restaurant. Explore the storyboards throughout the building to learn about the depot's rich history, the Santa Fe Railroad, and the legacy of Fred Harvey, whose hospitality helped shape travel across the American West.

(Submitted on August 4, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

3. Dodge City Trail of Fame (Visit Dodge City).

Historic Santa Fe Depot (<i>southwest elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 19, 2022

3. Historic Santa Fe Depot (southwest elevation)

Looking east across the south/track/platform side of the building.

Excerpt: The Dodge City Trail of Fame, Inc. is part of the Historic Dodge City Walking Tour. This portion of the trail is marked with sidewalk medallions and statuaries to commemorate the many famous and infamous denizens of historic Dodge City. Additionally, many medallions are dedicated to notable movie and television stars that have portrayed famous Dodge Citians.

(Submitted on August 4, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 4, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.