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

Buck Taylor

— Dodge City Trail of Fame —

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 18, 2022

1. Buck Taylor Marker

Inscription. Portrayed gunsmith Newly O’Brian on Gunsmoke 1967-1975
Award winning actor and watercolor artist

Erected by Dodge City Trail of Fame, Inc.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Kansas, Dodge City Trail of Fame series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1967.

Location. 37° 45.208′ N, 100° 1.091′ W. Marker is in Dodge City, Kansas, in Ford County. It is at the intersection of Gunsmoke Street and 1st Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Gunsmoke Street. The marker is embedded in the walkway at the southwest corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 205 Gunsmoke Street, 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, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically,

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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: Eisenhower Park Murals (here, next to this marker); Roger Ewing (a few steps from this marker); First Public School of the Western Frontier (a few steps from this marker); “Chalk” Beeson (a few steps from this marker); Amanda Blake (within shouting distance of this marker); "Big Nose Kate" (within shouting distance of this marker); Dodge Theater Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Bruce Boxleitner (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dodge City.

Also see . . .
1. Buck Taylor (Wikipedia).

Excerpt: American actor and artist, best known for his roles as gunsmith-turned-deputy Newly O'Brien in the CBS television series Gunsmoke, and as Emmett Walsh on Yellowstone. From 1967 to 1975, Taylor played Newly O'Brien in Gunsmoke. He replaced deputy marshal Clayton Thaddeus Greenwood, played by Roger Ewing, after Ewing left the show. The character came to
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 18, 2022

2. Buck Taylor Marker
The marker is embedded in the walkway at the intersection in front of Eisenhower Park.
Dodge City as a gunsmith and later became a deputy marshal. He reprised his role in the 1987 television movie Gunsmoke: Return to Dodge, where he played the city's marshal. Buck Taylor is the last survivor of the main cast of Gunsmoke.
In 1981, the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum inducted Taylor into the Cowboy Hall of Fame, and awarded him the Trustee Award for his performance on Gunsmoke. Taylor attended the Chouinard Art Institute, and has been selling his watercolor and acrylic paintings of cowboys, Native Americans, and horses since 1993. Many of his paintings are of characters and scenes from movies and television series in which he has appeared. These images are made into prints, which are sold in various sizes. He is the official artist for many rodeos and state fairs, and creates their promotional posters.

(Submitted on August 5, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

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

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
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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 5, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 5, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.