Santa Fe Trail Marker - Dodge City, KS
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The Snowdog
N 37° 45.245 W 100° 02.983
14S E 407529 N 4179049
This marker, created by the Daughters of the American Revolution, is on a road-side pull out on the west edge of Dodge City, Kansas.
Waymark Code: WM177J8
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 12/30/2022
Views: 4
This road-side pull out, on the south side of Wyatt Earp Boulevard, is home to two markers. One is a standard "State of Kansas" historical marker. The second is this stone monument to the Santa Fe Trail, erected by the Daughters of the American Revolution. There are many markers like this one along the Santa Fe Trail. Many of these century-old markers have been moved from their original locations; in this case there is often a brass plaque on the marker giving that history. However, this marker does not bear any such information. The text on the marker is:
SANTA FE TRAIL
1822-1872
Marked By
THE DAUGHTERS
OF THE
AMERICAN REVOLUTION
AND THE
STATE OF KANSAS
1906
Road of Trail Name: Santa Fe Trail
State: KS
County: Ford
Historical Significance:
The Santa Fe Trail was a route through central North America that connected Franklin, Missouri, with Santa Fe, New Mexico. The trail served as a vital commercial highway until supplanted by railroads. The Santa Fe Trail was integral to the opening of the region to economic development and settlement.
Years in use: 50
How you discovered it:
The Santa Fe Trail passes near my home town in Oklahoma.
Book on Wagon Road or Trial:
The Santa Fe Trail by R. L. Duffus, ISBN 978-0826302359.
Website Explination:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Fe_Trail
Why?:
The Santa Fe Trail was used mainly for trade, and to a lesser extent immigration. The U.S. Army made use of the Santa Fe Trail during the Mexican-American War to invade what is present-day New Mexico.
Directions:
Wyatt Earp Boulevard, Dodge City, KS
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Visit Instructions:
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