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

Bruce Boxleitner

— Dodge City Trail of Fame —

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 18, 2022

1. Bruce Boxleitner Marker

Inscription. Played Toby Hogue (1975) and Davis Healy (1994) in “Gunsmoke”
Luke Macahan in “How the West Was Won”
Two-time Wrangler award winner
Golden Boot award 1983

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.

Location. 37° 45.218′ N, 100° 1.126′ W. Marker is in Dodge City, Kansas, in Ford County. It is on Gunsmoke Street just east of North 2nd Avenue, on the left when traveling east. The marker is embedded in the sidewalk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 212 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

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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: Amanda Blake (a few steps from this marker); Ben Bates (a few steps from this marker); James Arness (within shouting distance of this marker); Hugh O'Brian (within shouting distance of this marker); Gene Barry (within shouting distance of this marker); Milburn Stone (within shouting distance of this marker); Roger Ewing (within shouting distance of this marker); First Public School of the Western Frontier (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dodge City.

Also see . . .
1. Bruce William Boxleitner (Wikipedia).

Excerpt: American actor and science fiction and suspense writer. He is known for his leading roles in the television series How the West Was Won, Bring 'Em Back Alive, Scarecrow and Mrs. King and Babylon 5. He co-starred in most of the Gambler films with Kenny Rogers, where his character provided comic relief. Boxleitner appeared in many other movies and TV shows, including
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 18, 2022

2. Bruce Boxleitner Marker
(as Toby Hogue) in the last episode of the Gunsmoke TV series, and 19 years later (as Davis Healy) in the last Gunsmoke made for TV movie.

(Submitted on August 9, 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 9, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 18, 2022

3. Bruce Boxleitner Marker

Looking east along Gunsmoke Street. The marker is embedded in the sidewalk.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 9, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.