Ellsworth in Ellsworth County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Mueller's Boot Shop
Historical Plaza Walking Tour Stop 4
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 28, 2011
1. Mueller's Boot Shop Marker
Cowboys could get the latest in hand-made boots at the sign of the big red boot! John Mueller, (standing in front of the doorway next to the seated children) opened for business at this location in the early 1870's. Texans, just in off the trail, could get fitted with a pair of boots custom-made to their liking. Red tops with Texas stars or crescent moons were popular. When the cattle trade moved west. Mueller moved to Dodge City where he eventually entered into the cattle business. His cattle were easily identified by his "Big Boot" brand. Today, his Dodge City home is the Home of Stone Museum.
Erected by Ellsworth County Economic Development, Ellsworth-Kanapolis Area Chamber of Commerce, Ellwsorth County Historical Society, et al. (Marker Number 4.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 38° 43.72′ N, 98° 13.978′ W. Marker is in Ellsworth, Kansas, in Ellsworth County. Marker is on South Main Street near Kansas Avenue
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 28, 2011
2. Mueller's Boot Shop Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Powers Bank (a few steps from this marker); Hodgden House (within shouting distance of this marker); Drovers Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); Historical Plaza Walking Tour (within shouting distance of this marker); Ellsworth, the Cowtown and Fort (within shouting distance of this marker); Jake New's Saloon (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); North Main Street (about 400 feet away); The Old Reliable House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ellsworth.
Also see . . .
1. Ellsworth, Kansas Another Wicked Cowtown. Legends of America website entry (Submitted on February 22, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Ellsworth County in Cutler's History of the State of Kansas, 1883. (Submitted on April 5, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 28, 2011
3. Mueller's Boot Shop Marker
Photographed By Unknown, undated
4. Photo of Mueller's Boot Shop on Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 500 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 5, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
