H.B. (Ham) Bell Memorial - Dodge City, Kansas
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 37° 45.259 W 100° 01.298
14S E 410003 N 4179047
Memorial honoring former community leader in Dodge City, Kansas.
Waymark Code: WMEJT7
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 06/05/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
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Text of memorial:

H.B. (Ham) Bell
Deputy U.S. Marshall,
Pioneer Sheriff
Mayor Of Dodge City
And Grand Old Man
Of The Southwest
Since 1874

This Fountain Erected By
The Junior Chamber Of Commerce
1939

The memorial was a drinking fountain with a bell from the Union Church on top.  It was originally placed honoring Hamilton Bell while he was still alive.  He lived from 1853 to 1947 and was involved in many enterprises in the development of Dodge City.

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Location: In front of former city hall
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