Hays in Ellis County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

The Pioneer Store

Photographed By Mark Hilton, August 1, 2016

1. The Pioneer Store Marker

Inscription. County Commissioner Dennis Ryan and County Treasurer Mike Caplice ran the Pioneer Store, a general outfitting firm on this corner from 1867 to 1870. Their wagon driver, Allmeyer, was gravely wounded by a man named Cole on October 8, 1869. After a vigilante shot Cole, Sheriff "WIld Bill" Hickok intervened to prevent a mob from lynching him. Lt. Col. George Gibson, Commander of Fort Hays, had both wounded men taken to the Post Hospital, where they not only recovered, but also became "reconciled to each other...through the intervention of a Catholic priest." This corner was known in later years as Peach Tree Corner.

Hays City, Kansas

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 October 8, 1869.

Location. 38° 52.305′ N, 99° 19.852′ W. Marker is in Hays, Kansas, in Ellis County. Marker is at the intersection of West 10th Street and Main Street, on the right when traveling west on West 10th Street. Location is now a real estate office. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1001 Main Street, Hays KS 67601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. “Dog” Kelley’s Faro House (a few steps from this marker); Judge Joyce’s Court

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(within shouting distance of this marker); James Butler "Wild Bill" Hickok (within shouting distance of this marker); Ed Goddard’s Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker); Otero & Sellar's Warehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Tommy Drum's Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker); Kate Coffey’s Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker); Waters and Murray’s Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hays.

Location of former Pioneer Store (Now Real Estate office) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, August 1, 2016

2. Location of former Pioneer Store (Now Real Estate office)

Marker is to left of door at corner.

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 373 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 6, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.