Dodge City in Ford County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Roger Ewing
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Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 18, 2022
1. Roger Ewing Marker
Portrayed Deputy Marshal Clayton Thaddeus Thad Greenwood
on Gunsmoke 1965-1967
Erected 2015 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 1965.
Location. 37° 45.215′ N, 100° 1.092′ W. Marker is in Dodge City, Kansas, in Ford County. It is at the intersection of Gunsmoke Street and 1st Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Gunsmoke Street. The marker is embedded in the walkway near the northwest corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 605 1st Avenue, 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, it finds
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First Public School of the Western Frontier (here, next to this marker); Buck Taylor (a few steps from this marker); Amanda Blake (within shouting distance of this marker); World Premier Dodge City Starring Errol Flynn (within shouting distance of this marker); "Big Nose Kate" (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry Fonda (within shouting distance of this marker); James Arness (within shouting distance of this marker); Hugh O'Brian (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dodge City.
Also see . . .
1. Roger Lawrence Ewing (1942-2025) (Wikipedia).
Excerpt: American film and television actor best known for playing Thad Greenwood in the American western television series Gunsmoke. He had been a fan of the CBS western series Gunsmoke while in high school, where he had appeared in a parody of the television show. He began his screen career in 1964, appearing(Submitted on August 5, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)in the film Ensign Pulver.Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 18, 20222. Roger Ewing MarkerLooking west along Gunsmoke Street. The marker is embedded in the walkway near the northwest corner of the intersection.In 1965, Ewing guest-starred in Gunsmoke, appearing in the episode Song for Dying. Ewing's performance impressed the producers, who offered him the role of Clayton Thaddeus Thad Greenwood, joining the main cast. At the time, there was a contract dispute between star James Arness and CBS, and Ewing's character was created by CBS with a view to replacing Arness should they deem it necessary. By 1967, the disagreement had been resolved, and Ewing's character was written out of the televisions series.
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 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 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 5, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
