The Dodge City Trail of Fame, Inc. is a walking tour of the Old Dodge City historic district. The trail is marked with sidewalk medallions and statuary to commemorate the many famous and infamous denizens of historic Dodge City. Additionally, many medallions are dedicated to notable movie and television stars who have portrayed famous Dodge Citians. The Dodge City Trail of Fame, Inc. is an ongoing project which is expected to continue for many years to come. Eventually, there should be 80 to 100 of the 24 inch diameter bronze sidewalk medallions and a number of historic sculptures throughout the historic district. Start your walking tour at the Dodge City Convention and Visitors Bureau Information Center on Wyatt Earp Blvd. near Boot Hill and Applebee's. Tours may be specially arranged for groups at any time by contacting the Dodge City Trail of Fame at: 620-561-1925
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Our Latest News!
- Sponsors found for new medallions for Glenn Strange (Sam the bartender) and James Nusser (Louie Pheeters) from Gunsmoke!! More later on this excitement.
- The Dodge City Trail of Fame board of directors has decided to host a big celebration for the 55th Anniversary of "Gunsmoke"! Dates are to be September 10th & 11th, 2010 right here in Old Dodge City! More to come on this so check back from time to time.
- Our dear friend Morgan Woodward was inducted into the Hall of Great Western Performers at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum on April 18th, 2009! Also inducted was Walter Clarence "Dub" Taylor, father of our good friend and "Gunsmoke" Star Buck Taylor.
- Our very own Charlie Meade was recently made an honorary US Marshal!! Charlie will once again be giving walking tours of the Dodge City Trail of Fame through the Dodge City Historic District.
- Dodge City Trail of Fame board members are helping with designation of "National Historic District" application for historic Old Dodge City!
- Finally, we are accepting online donations toward a few more medallions so you, too, can help support the Dodge City Trail of Fame! To donate, select "Sponsorship" from the menu on the left and then click on "Sponsorship Opportunities - How You Can Help."
Physically, the Dodge City Trail of Fame wends its way through the Dodge City historic district from the newly restored Santa Fe Depot, sundial park and railroad caboose on the east and the Convention and Visitors Bureau and Boot Hill Museum on the west.
As a part of the project, special dedications of the sidewalk medallions are being conducted honoring the various individuals represented along the trail, much like the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame. On Sunday, September 11th, 2005, medallions were dedicated for Gunsmoke actors James Arness, Amanda Blake, Milburn Stone, and Ken Curtis. They will join already dedicated medallions for Buck Taylor and Dennis Weaver. The ceremony took place on the 50th anniversary of the very first Gunsmoke TV broadcast and in conjunction with a full Symposium on this remarkable TV Western and its cast and crew.
Other famous and historic western figures already memorialized include such names as Wyatt Earp, "Bat" Masterson, "Doc" Holliday, Gen. George A. Custer, "Big Nose" Kate Elder to name just a few.
Current center piece of the Dodge City Trail of Fame is the incredible sculpture of Wyatt Berry Stapp Earp, a larger than life likeness of the famous lawman, which stands on the northeast corner of Central Ave and Wyatt Earp Boulevard.
Guided tours of the Dodge City Trail of Fame and the Old Dodge City historic district are available for a nominal fee. Click the "inductees" list to see a list of those names already accepted for representation and those who have been proposed.
The Dodge City Trail of Fame, Inc. is a non-profit charitable organization under Federal Tax Code 501(c)(3). Financing for this project comes entirely from grants in aid, private and public donations and sponsorships. Sponsorship opportunities exist for personal, memorial or business dedications of the medallions. Please contact us for information.