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72-701: The Dodge City Legend was a professional basketball franchise located in Dodge City , Kansas in the United States Basketball League , a minor league that played in the spring. The Legend won three USBL titles, in 2000, its first season, 2003 and in 2005. The Legend drew fans from surrounding towns, such as Garden City and Liberal . They played their home games at the Dodge City Civic Center . The Legend's colors were purple, black and silver. The nickname came from

144-573: A branch campus on St. Mary of the Plains' former grounds. Dodge City Public Library , located north of downtown, is the city's main library. A member of the Southwest Kansas Library System, it has a collection of approximately 123,000 volumes, and it circulates more than 189,000 items annually. It was founded as a Carnegie library in 1905 and moved to its current facility in 1981. The library offers several services to

216-416: A commission-manager form of government. The city commission consists of five members who serve either two-year or four-year terms, depending on the number of votes they receive. Every year, the commission selects one commissioner to serve as mayor and another to serve as vice-mayor . The commission meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. Appointed by the commission, the city manager leads

288-446: A bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 9.2% of the population. 31.7% of the population was under the age of 18, 11.4% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.9 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 98.1 males. The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that

360-485: A family was $ 49,957. Males had a median income of $ 31,400 versus $ 27,884 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 18,350. About 16.7% of families and 19.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 28.7% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over. Meat packing is the primary industry in Dodge City. Cargill Meat Solutions and National Beef both operate large facilities in

432-527: A full-service pro shop, driving range, and putting green. Dodge City Country Club, the private course, is an 18-hole course built in 1916 and expanded in 1982. Two galleries support an arts community in the city. Located in the original public library building, The Carnegie Center for the Arts provides gallery space to local artists and houses the Dodge City Arts Council. The second gallery,

504-612: A satellite station of Smoky Hills Public Television , the Public Broadcasting Service member network covering western Kansas; and KDDC-LD a sister station of KDGL-LD in Sublette, Kansas . The city's Parks and Recreation Department maintains 21 parks in the city. The largest is Wright Park, located immediately south of downtown and home to the Dodge City Zoo. Legends Park, in the northern part of

576-824: A variety of exhibits portraying the culture of the city's early years. The museum's larger exhibits include: Front Street, a partial reconstruction of downtown Dodge City as it existed in 1876; the Long Branch Saloon and the Long Branch Variety Show ; the Saratoga Saloon; the Hardesty House, a period-typical home built in 1879; the city's original Boot Hill Cemetery; and the Kansas Cowboy Hall of Fame . The Santa Fe Trail Remains , located 9 miles (14 km) west of

648-517: A year. The highest officially recorded temperature was 111 °F (44 °C) on June 27, 2012 , while the lowest temperature officially recorded was −26 °F (−32 °C) on February 12, 1899 . The record cold daily maximum is −13 °F (−25 °C) on January 13, 1875, and conversely, the record warm daily minimum is 83 °F (28 °C) last set June 13, 2022. The 2020 United States census counted 27,788 people, 9,000 households, and 6,399 families in Dodge City. The population density

720-641: Is also published in the city. Along with Garden City , Dodge City is a center of broadcast media for southwestern Kansas. Two AM radio stations, seven FM radio stations, and four television stations are licensed to and/or broadcast from the area. Dodge City is located in the Wichita-Hutchinson, Kansas television market . The four stations that broadcast from the city include: one CBS and one FOX network affiliate , both of which are satellite stations of their respective affiliates in Wichita;

792-438: Is located downtown. Fixed-route bus service provided by D-TRAN operates between 6am and 7pm Monday-Friday. The Utilities Division of the city government's Public Works Department operates and maintains the city's water and waste water distribution systems. The department's Sanitation Division provides trash pickup. Operations Management International, Inc. (OMI), a private contractor, provides waste water treatment, pumping

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864-419: Is the coldest month, July is the hottest month, and June is the wettest month. The high temperature reaches or exceeds 90 °F (32.2 °C) an average of 71 days a year and reaches or exceeds 100 °F (37.8 °C) an average of 14 days a year; the last year that failed to reach 100 °F (37.8 °C) was 1958. The minimum temperature falls to or below 0 °F (−18 °C) an average of 2.1 days

936-659: The Great Western Cattle Trail instead of the Chisholm Trail. In Texas, hundreds of feeder trails headed north to one of the main cattle trails. In the early 1840s, most cattle were driven up the Shawnee Trail . The Chisholm Trail was previously used by Indian hunting and raiding parties; the trail crossed into Indian Territory (present-day west-central Oklahoma ) near Red River Station and entered Kansas near Caldwell . Through Oklahoma,

1008-594: The Joint Commission , it serves as a referral center for southwestern Kansas. The Dodge City Daily Globe is the city's daily newspaper with a circulation of approximately 7,000 copies. In addition, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Dodge City publishes a weekly newspaper, The Southwest Kansas Catholic , formerly known as The Southwest Kansas Register . The High Plains Journal , a weekly trade journal covering regional agricultural news,

1080-739: The La Junta Subdivision of the BNSF Railway , which runs east-west; the main line of the Cimarron Valley Railroad of which Dodge City is the northeastern terminus; and the Boot Hill and Western Railway of which the city is the northwestern terminus. Using the BNSF trackage, Amtrak provides passenger rail service on its Southwest Chief line between Chicago and Los Angeles . Amtrak's Dodge City station

1152-614: The North and East . Lack of market access during the Civil War had produced an overstock of cattle in Texas. In 1867, Joseph G. McCoy built stockyards in Abilene, Kansas. He encouraged Texas cattlemen to drive their herds to his stockyards. O. W. Wheeler answered McCoy's call, and he along with partners used the Chisholm Trail to bring a herd of 2,400 head from Texas to Abilene. This herd

1224-550: The Santa Fe Trail . Fort Mann collapsed in 1848 after an attack by Natives . In 1850, the U.S. Army arrived to provide protection in the region and constructed Fort Atkinson on the old Fort Mann site. The army abandoned Fort Atkinson in 1853. Military forces on the Santa Fe Trail were re-established farther north and east at Fort Larned in 1859, but the area remained vacant around what would become Dodge City until

1296-557: The United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 14.55 square miles (37.68 km ), of which 14.44 square miles (37.40 km ) is land and 0.11 square miles (0.28 km ) is water. Dodge City lies at the intersection of North America's semi-arid ( Köppen BSk ) and humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa ) zones, with hot summers, highly variable winters, both warm and very cold periods, and low to moderate humidity and precipitation throughout

1368-420: The "hog" as a mascot after one of their riders, Ray Weishaar , brought a piglet from his farm with him to the race. Motorcycle races continued in Dodge City into the 1950s, and attracted significant talent throughout this time, though Dodge's prominence as a hub for motorcycle racing would gradually fade over time. Dodge City was also a site for automobile races, with racers such as Carroll Shelby taking part in

1440-542: The Chisholm Trail, including: The Chisholm Trail is roughly traced by U.S. Route 81 through Oklahoma, and that state has multiple museums and sites paying respect to the trail. The Chisholm Trail Heritage Center in Duncan, Oklahoma has educational and interactive exhibits, a large monument depicting a scene from a Chisholm Trail cattle drive, and a trail walkway. Trail Ruts at Monument Hill just outside of Duncan has visible traces of cattle hoofs and wagons actually left on

1512-500: The Chisholm Trail. Margaret Borland took her family, hired hands, and 2,500 Longhorns through the trail in 1873 in search of profit for her cattle, which was worth triple in Kansas over Texas prices. She died from what was called trail fever just after arriving in Wichita, after an otherwise successful journey. The cattle drives have been a popular topic among Western genre movies. At least 27 movies have portrayed fictional accounts of

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1584-542: The Dodge City Roundup Rodeo, a parade, a beauty pageant, music concerts, a golf tournament, arts and craft shows, and other activities. Several other community events are held throughout the year. In early May, the city's sizable Mexican community celebrates Cinco de Mayo in Wright Park with live music, folk dance performances, and traditional Mexican cuisine . To celebrate Independence Day ,

1656-551: The Kansas State Legislature to do something about splenic fever , known today as anthrax. Consequently, in 1885, the quarantine line was extended across the state and the Western Trail was all but shut down. By the mid-1880s, Dodge City began working to change its image away from that of a violent western town and towards that of a more peaceful and civilized location. In 1878, for example, the bodies in

1728-675: The Second Avenue Art Guild, exhibits the work of regional artists in ceramics, photography, and other media. The Depot Theater Company, based in the former Santa Fe Railroad Depot, puts on theatrical productions throughout the year. Founded in 1984, the group performs in both the old depot and the Occident Theater. Each summer, the Dodge City Chamber of Commerce holds Dodge City Days, the city's annual community festival. Lasting ten days, it includes

1800-514: The West, many of whom participated in the Dodge City War of 1883. It had saloons, gambling halls, and brothels, including the Long Branch Saloon and China Doll brothel. For a time in 1884, Dodge City had a bullfighting ring where Mexican bullfighters would put on a show with specially chosen Longhorn bulls. As more agricultural settlers moved into western Kansas, pressure increased on

1872-589: The age of 18 and 9.9% of those ages 65 or over. As of the 2010 United States Census , there were 27,340 people, 8,777 households, and 6,241 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,893.6 inhabitants per square mile (731.1/km ). There were 9,378 housing units at an average density of 649.5 per square mile (250.8/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 72.5% White , 2.5% African American , 1.1% Native American , 1.6% Asian , 0.2% Pacific Islander , 19.3% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanics and Latinos of any race were 57.5% of

1944-632: The cattle drives that once ended in the city; a bronze statue of famous Dodge City lawman Wyatt Earp; and the Santa Fe Depot, the largest extant train depot in Kansas. Chisholm Trail Texas ranchers using the Chisholm Trail had their cowboys start cattle drives from either the Rio Grande area or San Antonio . They joined the Chisholm Trail at the Red River, at the border between Texas and Oklahoma Territory . They continued north to

2016-541: The cattle trade in Dodge City were from 1883 to 1884, and during that time the town grew tremendously. In 1880, Dodge City got a new competitor for the cattle trade from the border town of Caldwell . For a few years, the competition between the towns was fierce, but enough cattle were available for both towns to prosper. Dodge City became known as a true frontier settlement of the Old West . Dodge City had more gunfighters working at one time or another than any other town in

2088-708: The central role of agriculture in the local economy. The Ford County Fair is held in July and includes 4-H and FFA exhibits, competitions, and shows, as well as other activities. Also in July, the Western Kansas Manufacturers Association (WKMA) holds the 3i Show, an agri-business expo of agricultural products, technology, and services. Located in and around the city are a number of historical sites, museums, and landmarks dedicated to Dodge City's Old West heritage. The Boot Hill Museum, located downtown, contains thousands of artifacts and

2160-452: The city administration, executes the commission's policies, and develops operational programs to meet the city's needs. As the county seat , Dodge City is the administrative center of Ford County. The county courthouse is located downtown, and all departments of the county government base their operations in the city. Dodge City lies within Kansas's 1st U.S. Congressional District . For

2232-550: The city holds its Old-Fashioned Fourth of July, which includes a fireworks display and children's activities at Boot Hill. Christmas in Old Dodge City, the city's winter holiday festival, starts in late November and lasts until Christmas . It begins with a formal Christmas tree lighting downtown, a chili cook-off, and the Parade of Lights, a parade of floats decorated with Christmas lights. Two other annual events reflect

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2304-479: The city was 27,788. It was named after nearby Fort Dodge , which was named in honor of Grenville Dodge . The city is known in American culture for its history as a wild frontier town of the Old West . The first settlement in the area that became Dodge City was Fort Mann, built by civilians in 1847. At that time, the territory was part of Mexico, and the fort was built to provide protection for travelers on

2376-455: The city's southern and eastern fringe. The U.S. 50 business route runs concurrently with U.S. 56, U.S. 283, and U.S. 400 at different points through the southern part and around the eastern part of the city. Dodge City Regional Airport is located approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) east of the city. Used primarily for general aviation , it hosts one commercial airline with daily flights to Denver, CO . Three railroads serve Dodge City:

2448-518: The city's waste water to treatment holding ponds 12 miles south of the city. The Victory Electric Cooperative Association, Inc., part of the Mid-Kansas Electric Company, delivers electricity to the city. Local residents primarily use natural gas as their heating fuel; natural gas service is provided by Black Hills Energy . The Western Plains Medical Complex is the sole hospital in Dodge City. A 100-bed hospital accredited by

2520-487: The city, are preserved wagon tracks from a section of the Santa Fe Trail. The Ford County Historical Society maintains the Mueller-Schmidt House, called the "Home of Stone." Built from area limestone in 1881, it is the oldest building in the city still standing at its original site. Other historical landmarks include: El Capitan, a life-sized bronze sculpture of a Texas Longhorn steer built to commemorate

2592-515: The city, is a four-diamond, tournament-level baseball and softball complex that hosts both youth and adult league games. The city also maintains the St. Mary Soccer Complex, which includes six full-size game pads and three junior-sized fields, and the municipal pool. There are two golf courses in the city, one public and one private. Mariah Hills Municipal Golf Course, the public course, is an 18-hole course built in 1974 and redesigned in 1990. It includes

2664-408: The city. The city also hosts farm implement manufacturing and serves as a supply center for area agriculture. Livestock -raising is a major activity while wheat and sorghum are the area's main crops. In addition, a local tourism industry, including a casino resort, has developed to capitalize on Dodge City's history as an Old West cowtown. The service sector accounts for much of the rest of

2736-483: The city: Sacred Heart Cathedral School (Pre-K-8). Dodge City Community College (DCCC) , a two-year public college with approximately 2,000 students, is located in the northwestern part of the city. From 1952 to 1993, Dodge City was also home to St. Mary of the Plains College , a private, four-year Catholic liberal arts college . Newman University , a Catholic university based in Wichita, now operates

2808-549: The cowboys and drovers encountered rustlers and occasional conflicts with Native Americans. The cattle drives disrupted the hunting and cultivation of crops in Indian Territory. Tribal members demanded that the trail bosses pay a toll of 10 cents per head to local tribes for the right to cross Indian lands (Oklahoma at that time was Indian Territory, governed from Fort Smith, Arkansas ). The only woman known to run her own cattle drive traveled from Texas to Wichita using

2880-406: The cowtown history of Dodge City, which has been immortalized in numerous feature films and the television program, Gunsmoke . This article about a basketball team in Kansas is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Dodge City, Kansas Dodge City is a city in, and the county seat of, Ford County, Kansas , United States. As of the 2020 census , the population of

2952-542: The end of the Civil War . In April 1865, the American Frontier Wars in the West began heating up, and the army constructed Fort Dodge to assist Fort Larned in providing protection on the Santa Fe Trail. Fort Dodge remained in operation until 1882. The town of Dodge City can trace its origins to 1871, when rancher Henry L. Sitler built a sod house west of Fort Dodge to oversee his cattle operations in

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3024-529: The end of the trail was at Caldwell . On the long trips—up to two months—the cattlemen faced many difficulties. They had to cross major rivers such as the Arkansas and the Red and innumerable smaller creeks, as well as handle the topographic challenges of canyons , badlands and low mountain ranges. The major drives typically needed to start in the spring after the rains stimulated the growth of green grasses for

3096-885: The events. Dodge City lies on the Arkansas River in the High Plains region of the Great Plains . The city sits above one of the world's largest underground water systems, the Ogallala Aquifer , and is 25 miles (40 km) from the eastern edge of the Hugoton Natural Gas Area . Located at the intersection of U. S. Routes 50 , 56 and 283 in southwestern Kansas, Dodge City is 151 mi (243 km) west of Wichita , 199 mi (320 km) northeast of Amarillo , and 301 mi (484 km) southeast of Denver . According to

3168-506: The first bar in a tent to serve thirsty soldiers from Fort Dodge. The railroad arrived in September to find a town ready and waiting for business. The early settlers in Dodge City traded in buffalo bones and hides and provided a civilian community for Fort Dodge. With the arrival of the railroad, Dodge City soon became involved in the cattle trade. The idea of driving Texas Longhorn cattle from Texas to railheads in Kansas originated in

3240-457: The first drive along the Chisholm Trail, including The Texans (1938), directed by James P. Hogan and starring Randolph Scott and Joan Bennett ; and Red River (1948), directed by Howard Hawks and starring John Wayne and Montgomery Clift . Walter Brennan co-starred in both films. The trail is the subject of at least two pop songs: " The Last Cowboy Song ," written and recorded by Ed Bruce , also performed by The Highwaymen ; and

3312-407: The grazing cattle. The spring drives, with those rains and higher water levels with the runoff, always meant more danger at the river crossings, which had no bridges. The half-wild Texas Longhorn cattle were contrary and prone to stampede with little provocation. The days of longest sunlight, near mid-June, were also an important consideration in the timing of drives. In addition to natural dangers,

3384-528: The heavily settled, eastern portion of the state. With the cattle trade forced west, Texas Longhorns began moving north along the Chisholm Trail . In 1867, the main cowtown was Abilene, Kansas . Profits were high, and other towns quickly joined in the cattle boom: Newton in 1871, Ellsworth in 1872, and Wichita in 1872. In 1876, however, the Kansas State Legislature responded to pressure from farmers settling in central Kansas and once again shifted

3456-664: The herds and turning them back because the Texas Longhorns carried ticks that caused diseases in other species of cattle. Violence, vigilante groups, and cattle rustling caused further problems for the drovers . By 1859, the driving of cattle was outlawed in many Missouri jurisdictions. By the end of the Civil War, most cattle were being moved up the western branch of trail, being gathered at Red River Station in Montague County, Texas . In 1866, cattle in Texas were worth $ 4 per head, compared to over $ 40 per head in

3528-416: The largest percentages of the working civilian labor force were: manufacturing (33.0%); educational services, health care, and social assistance (18.1%); and retail trade (9.4%). The cost of living in Dodge City is relatively low; compared to a U.S. average of 100, the cost of living index for the city is 79.3. As of 2010, the median home value in the city was $ 83,300, the median selected monthly owner cost

3600-578: The late 1850s, but was cut short by the Civil War. In 1866, the first Texas cattle started arriving in Baxter Springs in southeastern Kansas by way of the Shawnee Trail . Texas Longhorn cattle carried a tick that spread Texas cattle fever , among other breeds of cattle. Alarmed Kansas farmers persuaded the Kansas State Legislature to establish a quarantine line in central Kansas. The quarantine prohibited Texas Longhorns from

3672-561: The local economy. As of 2010, 70.9% of the population over the age of 16 was in the labor force. 0.3% was in the armed forces, and 70.5% was in the civilian labor force with 66.9% being employed and 3.6% unemployed. The composition, by occupation, of the employed civilian labor force was: 23.3% in management, business, science, and arts; 16.4% in sales and office occupations; 10.9% in service occupations; 15.2% in natural resources, construction, and maintenance; 34.2% in production, transportation, and material moving. The three industries employing

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3744-421: The median household income was $ 52,654 (with a margin of error of +/- $ 2,947) and the median family income was $ 61,993 (+/- $ 5,366). Males had a median income of $ 35,569 (+/- $ 3,963) versus $ 25,217 (+/- $ 2,969) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $ 31,089 (+/- $ 1,012). Approximately, 9.7% of families and 13.6% of the population were below the poverty line , including 17.0% of those under

3816-559: The nearest bus stop. While the county provided transportation, voters had to arrange for it in advance. A lawsuit over the issue was dismissed after Debbie Cox, the county clerk, agreed to open two polling places in the next election. Dodge City USD 443 public school district serves over 6,000 students and operates 14 schools in the city, including one early childhood center, eight elementary schools, two middle schools, one high school , and one alternative school. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Dodge City oversees one Catholic school in

3888-471: The notorious "Boot Hill" cemetery were moved to the newly established Prairie Grove Cemetery, and a new schoolhouse was built on Boot Hill. In 1907 Andrew Carnegie donated money for the construction of a new public library in Dodge City. Dodge City was also a significant hub for racing for many years, and it held the first World Championship 300 Mile Motorcycle Race on July 4, 1914. Notable attendees included William Harley and Walter Davidson, who adopted

3960-440: The population. There were 8,777 households, of which 40.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.5% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.9% were non-families. 22.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

4032-612: The public, including computer classes, public internet access, and programs for children and adults. Another library in the city is the DCCC Library, which holds more than 30,000 volumes and serves as a federal depository library . Originally a stop on the Santa Fe Trail, Dodge City was later located on the National Old Trails Road , also known as the Ocean-to-Ocean Highway, which followed

4104-604: The purposes of representation in the Kansas Legislature , the city is located in the 38th district of the Kansas Senate and the 115th and 119th districts of the Kansas House of Representatives . Dodge City was criticized by Johnny Dunlap, Ford County Democratic Party's chairman, for only having one polling place for 13,000 voters. For the 2018 election, it was moved outside the city limits one mile from

4176-452: The quarantine line westward, which essentially eliminated Abilene and the other cowtowns from the cattle trade. With no place else to go, Dodge City suddenly became the "queen of the cow towns." A new route known as the Great Western Cattle Trail or Western Trail branched off from the Chisholm Trail to lead cattle into Dodge City. Dodge City became a boomtown, with thousands of cattle passing annually through its stockyards. The peak years of

4248-631: The rail head of the Kansas Pacific Railway in Abilene, Kansas , where the cattle would be sold and shipped eastward. The trail is named for Jesse Chisholm, a multiracial trader from Tennessee of Cherokee and Scottish descent. Together with scout Black Beaver, he developed the trail to transport his goods from one trading post to another. The two men were the first to drive cattle north along this route. By 1853, Texas cattle were being driven into Missouri . Local farmers began blocking

4320-564: The region, conveniently located near the Santa Fe Trail and Arkansas River , and Sitler's house quickly became a stopping point for travelers. Others saw the commercial potential of the region with the Santa Fe Railroad rapidly approaching from the east. In 1872, Dodge City was staked out on the 100th meridian and the legal western boundary of the Fort Dodge reservation. The town site was platted and George M. Hoover established

4392-461: The route of U.S. Highway 81 follows the Chisholm Trail through present-day towns of El Reno , Duncan , Chickasha, and Enid . Historians consider the Chisholm Trail to have started either at Donna or San Antonio. From 1867 to 1871, the trail ended in Abilene, Kansas, but as railroads incrementally built southward, the end of the trail moved to other cities. The end of the trail moved to Newton and soon afterward to Wichita . From 1883 to 1887,

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4464-573: The song " The Old Chisholm Trail ." Among those who have covered the song are Gene Autry , Girls of the Golden West , Woody Guthrie , Michael Martin Murphey , Tex Ritter , and Roy Rogers . Lead Belly (Huddie Ledbetter) also covered this song, although his version was titled "When I Was A Cowboy". Nova Scotia-born Wilf Carter recorded a version of the song, titled, "Come A Ty-ya Yippie Yi Yo". Many schools in this region have been named after

4536-560: The trail is located in the downtown area. Lockhart, Texas , in Caldwell County , holds a four-day festival on the second weekend of June, to celebrate its place on the Chisholm Trail. Newton, Kansas holds a three- to four-day Chisholm Trail Festival , combining it with the annual Fourth of July celebration. In 2014, the North Texas Tollway Authority constructed a 26-mile-long toll road named after

4608-494: The trail's path in western Kansas upon its establishment in 1912. Currently, four U.S. Highways meet in Dodge City: U.S. Route 50 , U.S. Route 56 , U.S. Route 283 , and U.S. Route 400 . U.S. 50, an east-west route, runs through the northern part of the city. U.S. 400, which also runs east-west, runs through the southern part of the city. U.S. 56, an east-west route, and U.S. 283, a north-south route, run concurrently around

4680-678: The trail, the Chisholm Trail Parkway . It connects downtown Fort Worth to the nearby city of Cleburne in Johnson County . In 2017, the Texas Historical Commission released The Chisholm Trail: Exploring the Folklore and Legacy , an online tour and mobile app. The tour includes audio tracks and short videos that retell the history of communities and local heritage in towns and cities that line

4752-618: The trail. Kingfisher, Oklahoma , has a life-size statue of Jesse Chisholm in the middle of downtown, as well as the Chisholm Trail Museum and Governor Seay Mansion which gives a clear timeline of the trail. Yukon, Oklahoma , has the Chisholm Trail Watering Hole and historic marker, while Jesse Chisholm's gravesite is a bit further north outside Geary, Oklahoma . A mural in Enid, Oklahoma depicting

4824-511: The year; it is part of USDA Hardiness zone 6b. Areas to the west are drier and more strongly semi-arid. Severe weather, including tornadoes , is common in the area, especially in the spring months. Dodge City is often cited as the windiest city in the United States with an average speed of 13.9 mph (22.4 km/h), which results in occasional blizzards in the winter, even when snowfall does not accumulate much. On average, January

4896-431: Was $ 1,013 for housing units with a mortgage and $ 450 for those without, and the median gross rent was $ 571. In late 2023, Hilmar Cheese is scheduled to open a new $ 550 million cheese and whey protein processing plant in Dodge City. Cargill Meat Solutions and National Beef are the two largest employers. Other major employers include local government, schools, retail stores, and health care providers. Dodge City has

4968-515: Was 1,888.3 per square mile (729.1/km ). There were 9,869 housing units at an average density of 670.6 per square mile (258.9/km ). The racial makeup was 44.58% (12,387) white or European American (29.25% non-Hispanic white ), 3.39% (943) black or African-American , 2.43% (675) Native American or Alaska Native , 1.38% (383) Asian , 0.05% (13) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian , 27.68% (7,692) from other races , and 20.49% (5,695) from two or more races . Hispanic or Latino of any race

5040-411: Was 3.05, and the average family size was 3.60. The median age in the city was 28.9 years. 31.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.8% were from 25 to 44; 19.6% were from 45 to 64; and 8.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.4% male and 48.6% female. The median income for a household was $ 43,994, and the median income for

5112-429: Was 63.91% (17,759) of the population. Of the 9,000 households, 43.8% had children under the age of 18; 48.2% were married couples living together; 25.1% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 23.3% of households consisted of individuals and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.1 and the average family size was 3.7. The percent of those with

5184-587: Was the first of an estimated 5,000,000 head of Texas cattle to reach Kansas over the Chisholm Trail. McCoy's stockyards shipped 35,000 head in 1867 and became the largest stockyards west of Kansas City, Kansas. The construction of the Union Pacific Railway through Nebraska eventually offered a cattle drive destination that was an attractive alternative to the Kansas Pacific Railroad . Between 1876 and 1884 some drives went along

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