Hays in Ellis County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Jim Curry’s Restaurant
Photographed By Mark Hilton, August 1, 2016
1. Jim Curry’s Restaurant Marker
On December 28, 1867, Charles DeCropper shot and killed Cornelius Doyle in the corner doorway of Henry P. Fields Star Restaurant, which stood on this site. Fields later sold the lot to Miss Ida May, who turned it over to Jim Curry. Alleged slayer of several men in Hays City, including nineteen-year-old Ed Estes, who had taken a shine to Curry's girl. Curry lost the restaurant in 1870 in a lawsuit filed by John F. "Jack" Wright. By 1871 the building was a saloon run by Henry "Lon" Kelly. In a ruckus on July 16, Sheriff Peter Lanahan was fatally wounded by Bill Harris, Tommy Drum's bartender. Before he died, Lanahan killed Harris.
Erected by City of Hays Kansas Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is July 16, 1867.
Location. 38° 52.346′ N, 99° 19.945′ W. Marker is in Hays, Kansas, in Ellis County. Marker is at the intersection of Fort Street and West 10th Street, on the right when traveling south on Fort Street
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. White's Barber Shop (a few steps from this marker); The Sporting Palace (within shouting distance of this marker); Cy Goddard’s Dance Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); The Perry House (within shouting distance of this marker); Walsh’s Gambling Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Kansas Pacific Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Town & County Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); R. W. Evans’ Grocery Store (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hays.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, August 1, 2016
2. Former Jim Curry’s Restaurant location.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 6, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 522 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 6, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
