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

James Nusser

— Dodge City Trail of Fame —

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 18, 2022

1. James Nusser Marker

Inscription. Portrayed town drunk Louie Pheeters on Gunsmoke 1961-1975
Noted character actor on radio and in film

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 1961.

Location. 37° 45.22′ N, 100° 1.177′ W. Marker is in Dodge City, Kansas, in Ford County. It is on Gunsmoke Street just east of 3rd Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 306 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, it finds itself in what was once the Comanchería,

the Dust Bowl,

the Louisiana Purchase,

and the Republic

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of Texas.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Glenn Strange (a few steps from this marker); Ken Curtis (within shouting distance of this marker); Gene Barry (within shouting distance of this marker); Milburn Stone (within shouting distance of this marker); Burt Reynolds (within shouting distance of this marker); James Arness (within shouting distance of this marker); “Bat” Masterson (within shouting distance of this marker); Hugh O'Brian (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dodge City.

Also see . . .
1. James Nusser (1905–1979) (Wikipedia).

Excerpt: American film and television actor. He was known for playing the recurring role of town drunk Louis Pheeters in the American western television series Gunsmoke from 1961 to 1970. Nusser appeared in television programs including I Married Joan, Sergeant Preston of the Yukon, Gunsmoke, Perry Mason, Bat Masterson, The Fugitive, The Virginian, The Wild Wild West, Mannix and Cannon, and also in films such as Bonzo Goes to College, One Girl's Confession, It Should Happen
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 18, 2022

2. James Nusser Marker
The marker is embedded in the Gunsmoke Street sidewalk.
to You, Hell Canyon Outlaws, The Rare Breed, Hillbillys in a Haunted House, Where Were You When the Lights Went Out?, Hail, Hero! and Cahill U.S. Marshal.

(Submitted on August 7, 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 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 7, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on August 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on August 6, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 2. submitted on August 7, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.