On Central Avenue at Front Street, on the right when traveling north on Central Avenue.
"Experience teaches that it is not wise to depend upon rainfall where the amount is less than 20 inches annually. The isohyetal or mean rainfall line of 20 inches…in a general way…may be represented by the 100th meridian. [In this . . . — — Map (db m65287) HM
On Gunsmoke Street just east of North 2nd Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
Stunt double for James Arness for 25 years Second unit director, stunt coordinator, stunt actor Marlboro Man Professional Rodeo Cowboy — — Map (db m307837) HM
This hill was not a pleasant place during the 1870’s. It was covered with buffalo grass, prickly pear and soapweed and was used as a burying ground for drifters, troublemakers, and unknowns from 1872 until 1879. As early as 1879 newspapers were . . . — — Map (db m62003) HM
On Spruce Street at 4th Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Spruce Street.
This site became known as Boot Hill due to the custom of burying gunfighters with their boots on or behind their heads. It is estimated that 32 men and one woman were buried on this site. The names of many of these are unknown as they died . . . — — Map (db m65388) HM
Near 5th Avenue just north of West Wyatt Earp Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.
The railroad played a significant role in the prosperity of early Dodge City. When the railhead was established here in 1872, Dodge City became the ideal location for shipping buffalo hides to points east on the Atchinson, Topeka and Santa Fe . . . — — Map (db m230435) HM
On Gunsmoke Street just east of North 2nd Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Played Toby Hogue (1975) and Davis Healy (1994) in “Gunsmoke” Luke Macahan in “How the West Was Won” Two-time Wrangler award winner Golden Boot award 1983 — — Map (db m307915) HM
On Gunsmoke Street at 3rd Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Gunsmoke Street.
Played Quint Asper, blacksmith, on Gunsmoke 1962-1965 Son Quint named for TV role Movie, stage & television actor, director and producer — — Map (db m307491) HM
On 2nd Avenue at Spruce Street, on the left when traveling north on 2nd Avenue.
This building was constructed in 1907 with the financial assistance of Andrew Carnegie, Steel Magnate and nationally known philanthropist.
Architect: C.W. Squires, Emporia
Builder: William Foley, Dodge City
City Library: 1907 - 1969 . . . — — Map (db m65354) HM
On East Wyatt Earp Boulevard just east of Central Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Author, director and co-star of the Cannes Film Festival award winning Easy Rider Over 150 films to his credit Played Billy Kimbo on Gunsmoke, 1955 — — Map (db m307296) HM
On Wyatt Earp Boulevard west of 3rd Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
The Santa Fe Trail was a busy overland route for fifty years before Dodge City was founded. The heavy freight wagons rumbled along where you are now standing. In 1865, Fort Dodge was established to provide protection for wagon trains and to . . . — — Map (db m65270) HM
On Central Avenue at Front Street, on the left when traveling north on Central Avenue.
For decades, Dodge City's existence was tied to the railroad. When the first train arrived on the newly-laid Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad tracks in September 1872, stacks of buffalo hides were already waiting to be transported to eastern . . . — — Map (db m65283) HM
On Wyatt Earp Boulevard (Business U.S. 50) 0.1 miles east of Matt Down Road, on the right when traveling east.
"If you stood on the hill above Dodge City, there was traffic as far as you could see, 24-hours a day; seven days a week on the Santa Fe Trail." —Henry L. Sitler, early settler Fort Dodge was established on the Santa Fe Trail in 1859 to protect . . . — — Map (db m204346) HM
On Front Street at 2nd Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Front Street.
The first structure built on the future site of Dodge City was a three-room sod house. Constructed by Henry L. Sitler, it was near the dusty ruts of the Santa Fe Trail, approximately 500 feet southwest of where you now stand. The "soddie" was . . . — — Map (db m65273) HM
On 4th Avenue 0.2 miles south of West Wyatt Earp Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
As early as 1916, municipal swimming pools have been a source of entertainment for Dodge City residents. The Hayes Swimming Pool (some referred to it as the Crystal Swimming Pool) was located in the 600 block of West Chestnut St. (now known as . . . — — Map (db m307998) HM
Near East Wyatt Earp Boulevard just west of Avenue B, on the right when traveling east.
From the beginning of the 20th century until 1955, a small ethnic community grew on the eastern outskirts of Dodge City. Immigrants from Mexico came seeking a better life; most found employment with the railroad. This tiny city within a city was . . . — — Map (db m307991) HM
On 1st Avenue at Gunsmoke Street, on the left when traveling north on 1st Avenue.
South Wall: A look into the Dodge City Army Airfield After the outbreak of World War II and in early 1942, Dodge City Chamber of Commerce president and editor of the Dodge City Daily Globe, Jess C. Denious (Muncys father), lobbied the U.S. . . . — — Map (db m308200) HM
On Wyatt Earp Boulevard at 2nd Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Wyatt Earp Boulevard.
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 . . . — — Map (db m65271) HM
Near East Wyatt Earp Boulevard at Central Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Hospitality Pioneer Developed the famous Harvey House Hotels along the AT&SF Railroad across the Southwest Dodge City Harvey House Hotel and El Vaquero Dining Room Founder of the “Harvey Girls” — — Map (db m307297) HM
On 2nd Avenue at Spruce Street, on the left when traveling north on 2nd Avenue.
In the mid 1880s, economic factors contributed to a change in Dodge City's character. The cowtown era ended with the last Texas cattle drives in 1885. Two severe blizzards in that period destroyed the local range cattle industry. At the same . . . — — Map (db m65356) HM
On East Wyatt Earp Boulevard at Central Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East Wyatt Earp Boulevard.
Distinguished Civil War Officer Chief Engineer for the Union Pacific Railroad during its construction westward Established Ft. Dodge — — Map (db m307299) HM
On Spruce Street at 4th Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Spruce Street.
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 . . . — — Map (db m65387) HM
Near 4th Avenue 0.1 miles south of West Trail Street, on the left when traveling south.
Came to Buffalo City in 1871 which became Dodge City in 1872. Always active in promoting Dodge City. Mayor four terms. Died in 1914 leaving legacies to Dodge City. One was for $10,000 to build a public assembly room in Wright Park (Hoover . . . — — Map (db m308188) HM
On West Spruce Street at 1st Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Spruce Street.
Frontier cattle towns were notoriously rough-and-tumble places where saloons and other businesses never closed. Religion sometimes came late to the social scene, but not so in Dodge City. Just two months into the town's existence, a railroader . . . — — Map (db m307979) HM
On West Wyatt Earp Boulevard at 5th Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Wyatt Earp Boulevard.
This 32-foot-high original fine art sculpture titled “Kansas Wheat Shock” was built in 1980 and for 40 years welcomed visitors to the High Plains Journal headquarters at 1500 E. Wyatt Earp Blvd. Since 1876, the High Plains Journal . . . — — Map (db m307997) HM
On West Vine Street at 1st Avenue, on the left when traveling east on West Vine Street.
George Hinkle purchased this property from the Dodge City Town Company in 1878 for $44.50. He built this home on Gospel Hill in 1880, the first year of his term as Ford County Sheriff. Gospel Hill is a nickname for the area where all of the . . . — — Map (db m307999) HM
Near North 2nd Avenue just south of West Water Street, on the right when traveling south.
In honor of those whose lives were taken on September 11, 2001, Keep America Beautiful, Inc. as well as individuals and organizations throughout the city of Dodge City have created this memorial as a tribute to our nation and the resilience and . . . — — Map (db m308192) HM
On Front Street at 2nd Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Front Street.
Dodge City became the buffalo-hunting capital of the world soon after it was founded in 1872. Within three years, however, the buffalo herds were depleted to the point that Dodge needed a new source of income. Longhorn cattle filled that need. . . . — — Map (db m65274) HM
On 3rd Avenue at West Vine Street, on the left when traveling north on 3rd Avenue.
“Muffler Men” These large fiberglass statues are known as “Muffler Men.” They were predominantly used to promote businesses or as road side attractions throughout the United States. La Salsa Man towers 26 feet tall and is a caricature of a . . . — — Map (db m307976) HM
On East Vine Street at Avenue A, on the right when traveling west on East Vine Street.
In an 1882 bird's eye view of Dodge City, the Mueller-Schmidt House is proudly perched atop a bill northeast of town, alone in its new splendor and surrounded by a yard planted with trees. Built to be one of the most splendid homes in Dodge City, . . . — — Map (db m268935) HM
On Spruce Street at 4th Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Spruce Street.
Modeled by O.H. Simpson, D.D.S.
Pioneer Dentist
The model for this statue was
Joe Sughrue
A Cowboy and later Dodge City
Chief of Police
from 1933 to 1936 — — Map (db m65384) HM
On Gunsmoke Street at Central Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Gunsmoke Street.
Million-Dollar Block Dodge City entered a new period of growth and prosperity after 1900, when many of the business buildings currently standing in the downtown area were built. Also constructed in the community were new hospitals, a post . . . — — Map (db m307984) HM
On Spruce Street west of 2nd Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
This garden stands as a tribute to J. C. Denious and his family, who owned and operated the "Dodge City Daily Globe" from 1910 to 1988. The newspaper has a history dating back to 1878 as a weekly publication, but Denious is credited as the Father . . . — — Map (db m65330) HM
Near North 2nd Avenue at Kerri Drive, on the right when traveling south.
Wright Park is a memorial to Robert M. Wright, a director of the Dodge City Town Company, early-day businessman, and civic leader. For eight years following 1859, Wright worked as a trader and contractor, hauling grain and cutting hay and wood . . . — — Map (db m271451) HM
On West Spruce Street at 1st Avenue, on the left when traveling east on West Spruce Street.
St. Cornelius' Episcopal Church is situated at 1st and Spruce, which 100 years ago was known as “Holy Hill”. The Norman style building with its brown stone walls, stained glass windows and square bell tower, is suggestive of the churches of rural . . . — — Map (db m308000) HM
On 14th Avenue at Division Street, on the right when traveling north on 14th Avenue.
[Honor Roll of Veterans]
Almighty God, we ask
Thy blessings upon
these our comrades
That Others May Live in Freedom
To the American Soldiers,
veterans who served, fought
and died for our freedom.
Kenneth L. Gladden . . . — — Map (db m65390) WM
On Front Street at 2nd Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Front Street.
This map depicts businesses known to have existed along Dodge City's Front Street between 1878 and 1882. As the town grew, other establishments were located farther north of Front Street, as well as south of the railroad tracks. Modern street . . . — — Map (db m65272) HM
On Gunsmoke Street just east of 1st Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Errol Flynn Starred in the movie “Dodge City” in 1938 and attended the movie premier in Dodge City Screen Legend Starred in 55 movies — — Map (db m307741) HM
On Wyatt Earp Boulevard at Central Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Wyatt Earp Boulevard.
Buffalo Hunter
Deputy Sheriff of Ford County - 1876
Assistant Marshal of Dodge City - 1877
Deputy Marshal of Dodge City - 1876-1879 — — Map (db m65279) HM
On Spruce Street at 4th Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Spruce Street.
Called to Dodge City in 1876 and established law and order in a few years. He did the same thing for other cities and became known as the best law officer in the West. He was a quiet and decent man and caused considerable publicity for Dodge . . . — — Map (db m65386) HM
