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

George M. Hoover

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 10, 2012

1. George M. Hoover Marker

Inscription.

Dodge City's most famous early settler started Dodge City's first business on Front Street in 1871. Was mayor four terms. He also hired Wyatt Earp to come and get law and order established and put the city on a very sound basis. He organized first state bank in Dodge City and became president. He gave 5% of his cash income to Dodge City ventures. In 1911 he formed a commission form of government with John Miller and George Laughead. George Hoover died in 1914 leaving generous legacies for Dodge commissioners, $10,000 for Wright Park building, $100,000 to city trust fund for parks and cemetery care and $5,000 to Dodge City churches.

Erected 1972.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.

Location. 37° 45.262′ N, 100° 1.293′ W. Marker is in Dodge City, Kansas, in Ford County. Marker is at the intersection of Spruce Street and 4th Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Spruce Street. Marker is part of the Centennial Monument on the grounds of the former Municipal Building atop Boot Hill. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 501 West Spruce Street, Dodge City KS 67801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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walking distance of this marker. Wyatt Earp (here, next to this marker); The Boot Hill Cemetery Site (here, next to this marker); On the Ashes of My Campfire This City is Built (here, next to this marker); H.B. (Ham) Bell (a few steps from this marker); My Trails Have Become Your Highways (a few steps from this marker); Boot Hill (a few steps from this marker); The Boot Hill Special (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dodge City, a frontier legend (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dodge City.

Also see . . .
1. George M. Hoover Account Book at KSHS. (Submitted on May 17, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Dodge City, Kansas, Official Website. (Submitted on May 17, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Centennial Monument Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr.

2. Centennial Monument Marker

Centennial Monument at Former Municipal Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr.

3. Centennial Monument at Former Municipal Building

Credits. This page was last revised on August 8, 2017. It was originally submitted on May 17, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 499 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 17, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.