Dodge City in Ford County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
El Capitan
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 10, 2012
1. El Capitan Marker
This statue commemorates the Texas Longhorn that gave Dodge City its place in history as "Queen of the Cowtowns." The Longhorns are descendants of Spanish cattle brought to Mexico in the 16th century. Between 1875 and 1886, over 4 million head were driven up the trail to the Santa Fe railhead in Dodge City.
Erected 1980 by Boot Hill Museum, Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.
Location. 37° 45.169′ N, 100° 1.154′ W. Marker is in Dodge City, Kansas, in Ford County. Marker is at the intersection of Wyatt Earp Boulevard and 2nd Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Wyatt Earp Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dodge City KS 67801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wild and woolly Front Street (a few steps from this marker); Dodge City, full of excitement (a few steps from this marker); Longhorn cattle arrive (a few steps from this marker); Dennis Weaver (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Rath (within shouting distance of this marker); Milburn Stone
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Also see . . .
1. Dodge City Convention & Visitor’s Bureau. Website homepage (Submitted on December 27, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Longhorn Cattle. Handbook of Texas website entry (Submitted on May 11, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. A Cowboy in Dodge City, 1882. Eyewitness to History website entry (Submitted on May 11, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 10, 2012
2. El Capitan Statue and Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 10, 2012
3. El Capitan Statue
Credits. This page was last revised on December 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 630 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 11, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
