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89-500: Dodge City is a city in, and the county seat of, Ford County, Kansas , United States. As of the 2020 census , the population of 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

178-526: A Superior Court and Sheriff (as an officer of the court ), both located in a designated "shire town". Bennington County, Vermont has two shire towns; the court for "North Shire" is in the shire town Manchester , and the Sheriff for the county and court for "South Shire" are in the shire town Bennington. In 2024, Connecticut , which had not defined their counties for anything but statistical, historical and weather warning purposes since 1960, along with ending

267-553: 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

356-413: 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

445-535: A sod house west of Fort Dodge to oversee his cattle operations in 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

534-449: A bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 11.6% of the population. 22.3% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 23.2% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 24.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.0 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 110.6 males. The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that

623-443: 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

712-545: A bronze statue of famous Dodge City lawman Wyatt Earp; and the Santa Fe Depot, the largest extant train depot in Kansas. County seat In Canada , the provinces of Ontario , Quebec , New Brunswick , Prince Edward Island , and Nova Scotia have counties as an administrative division of government below the provincial level, and thus county seats. In the provinces of Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia

801-410: A county seat may be an independent city surrounded by, but not part of, the county of which it is the administrative center; for example, Fairfax City is both the county seat of Fairfax County, Virginia and completely surrounded by Fairfax County, but the city is politically independent of the county. When the county seat is in the independent city, government offices such as the courthouse may be in

890-478: 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

979-607: 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 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

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1068-626: A major field of research in Chinese historical geography, especially from the 1960s to the 1980s. There are 1,355 counties in Mainland China out of a total of 2,851 county-level divisions. In Taiwan , the first counties were first established in 1661 by the Kingdom of Tungning . The later ruler Qing empire inherited this type of administrative divisions. With the increase of Han Chinese population in Taiwan,

1157-712: 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 the city, are preserved wagon tracks from a section of

1246-518: 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 the city, is a four-diamond, tournament-level baseball and softball complex that hosts both youth and adult league games. The city also maintains

1335-530: 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 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

1424-512: 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

1513-409: Is known as the seat of its county. Generally, the county legislature, county courthouse, sheriff's department headquarters, hall of records, jail and correctional facility are located in the county seat, though some functions (such as highway maintenance, which usually requires a large garage for vehicles, along with asphalt and salt storage facilities) may also be located or conducted in other parts of

1602-417: 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

1691-530: The 2020 census , the population of the city was 1,025. Near Caldwell is a precontact Plains Village period settlement called the Buresh site , which has yielded clues about Native American lifeways prior to the arrival of people of European and African descent. Caldwell was founded in 1871. It is named for Senator Alexander Caldwell . Caldwell was incorporated as a city in 1879. The first post office in Caldwell

1780-555: 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 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

1869-576: 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 the nearest bus stop. While

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1958-600: The Kansas State Legislature to establish a quarantine line in central Kansas. The quarantine prohibited Texas Longhorns from 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,

2047-604: 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 the United States Census Bureau ,

2136-552: The Republic of China took over. There are 13 county seats in Taiwan, which function as county-administered cities , urban townships , or rural townships . In most of the United States , a county is an administrative or political subdivision of a state that consists of a geographic area with specific boundaries and usually some level of governmental authority. The city, town, or populated place that houses county government

2225-552: 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, 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

2314-405: The "Rock Island." In 1985 the Caldwell 6th grade class under the direction of their teacher Larry Miller started a successful campaign to have the ornate box turtle named the state reptile of Kansas. They gained support from around the country and on April 14, 1986, the governor of Kansas came to their school and signed the official bill adding a new official symbol to the state of Kansas. During

2403-597: 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 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,

2492-425: 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 a variety of exhibits portraying the culture of the city's early years. The museum's larger exhibits include: Front Street,

2581-464: 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 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

2670-508: The Eastern Han dynasty , the number of counties increased to above 1,000. About 1400 existed when the Sui dynasty abolished the commandery level (郡 jùn), which was the level just above counties, and demoted some commanderies to counties. In Imperial China, the county was a significant administrative unit because it marked the lowest level of the imperial bureaucratic structure; in other words, it

2759-527: The Fort Dodge reservation. The town site was platted and George M. Hoover established 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

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2848-468: The Kansas State Legislature responded to pressure from farmers settling in central Kansas and once again shifted 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

2937-720: 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 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

3026-468: 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 the cattle drives that once ended in the city;

3115-447: 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 a full-service pro shop, driving range, and putting green. Dodge City Country Club,

3204-935: The United States, followed by Towson , the county seat of Baltimore County, Maryland . Likewise, some county seats may not be incorporated in their own right, but are located within incorporated municipalities. For example, Cape May Court House, New Jersey , though unincorporated, is a section of Middle Township , an incorporated municipality. In some states, often those that were among the original Thirteen Colonies , county seats include or formerly included "Court House" as part of their name, such as Spotsylvania Courthouse, Virginia . Most counties have only one county seat. However, some counties in Alabama , Arkansas , Georgia , Iowa , Kentucky , Massachusetts , Mississippi , Missouri , New Hampshire , New York , and Vermont have two or more county seats, usually located on opposite sides of

3293-560: The age of 18 and 15.9% of those ages 65 or over. As of the census of 2010, there were 1,068 people, 495 households, and 277 families living in the city. The population density was 979.8 inhabitants per square mile (378.3/km ). There were 642 housing units at an average density of 589.0 units per square mile (227.4 units/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 95.2% White , 0.8% African American , 1.7% Native American , 0.1% Asian , 1.1% from other races , and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.1% of

3382-585: 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

3471-552: The annual Homecoming celebration in the fall of 1986 the Mayor of Caldwell signed a proclamation declaring that Caldwell would forever be known as the "Ornate Box Turtle Capital of the World" and a couple of years later a professional wildlife artist was hired to paint a portrait of an ornate box turtle on the side of a downtown building on Main Street. CAccording to the United States Census Bureau ,

3560-589: 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; a satellite station of Smoky Hills Public Television , the Public Broadcasting Service member network covering western Kansas; and KDDC-LD

3649-403: The average family size was 2.88. In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.7% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 20.8% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 28.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.6 males. The median income for a household in the city

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3738-587: The cattle trade. The idea of driving Texas Longhorn cattle from Texas to railheads in Kansas originated in 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

3827-480: 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 the purposes of representation in

3916-517: The city has a total area of 1.09 square miles (2.82 km ), all of it land. The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Caldwell has a humid subtropical climate , abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. The 2020 United States census counted 1,025 people, 469 households, and 255 families in Caldwell. The population density

4005-437: 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

4094-490: 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 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

4183-605: 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: 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

4272-501: 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 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,

4361-405: 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

4450-416: The city. The population density was 1,169.3 inhabitants per square mile (451.5/km ). There were 668 housing units at an average density of 608.3 units per square mile (234.9 units/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 96.50% White , 0.08% African American , 1.32% Native American , 0.47% Asian , 0.08% from other races , and 1.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.17% of

4539-472: 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

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4628-448: 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 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

4717-527: 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

4806-418: The county, especially if it is geographically large. A county seat is usually an incorporated municipality . The exceptions include the county seats of counties that have no incorporated municipalities within their borders, such as Arlington County, Virginia , where the county seat is the entire county. Ellicott City , the county seat of Howard County, Maryland , is the largest unincorporated county seat in

4895-420: The county. Examples include Harrison County, Mississippi , which has both Biloxi and Gulfport as county seats, and Hinds County, Mississippi , which has both Raymond and the state capital of Jackson . The practice of multiple county seat towns dates from the days when travel was difficult. There have been few efforts to eliminate the two-seat arrangement, since a county seat is a source of civic pride for

4984-687: 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 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

5073-611: The independent city under an agreement, such as in Albemarle , or may in be enclaves of the county surrounded by the independent city, such as in Fairfax . Others, such as Prince William , have the courthouse in an enclave surrounded by the independent city and have the county government, the Board of Supervisors, in a different part of the county, far from the county seat. The following counties have their county seat in an independent city: Bedford

5162-414: 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

5251-560: 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

5340-425: The median household income was $ 36,103 (with a margin of error of +/- $ 10,480) and the median family income was $ 56,500 (+/- $ 20,841). Males had a median income of $ 31,250 (+/- $ 14,454) versus $ 20,972 (+/- $ 8,269) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $ 26,458 (+/- $ 5,333). Approximately, 16.1% of families and 23.9% of the population were below the poverty line , including 31.9% of those under

5429-419: 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

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5518-400: 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 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

5607-542: The number of counties also grew by time. By the end of Qing era, there were 11 counties in Taiwan. Protestant missionaries in China first romanized the term as hien . When Taiwan became a Japanese colony in 1895, the hierarchy of divisions also incorporated into the Japanese system in the period when Taiwan was under Japanese rule. By September 1945, Taiwan was divided into 8 prefectures ( 州 and 廳 ), which remained after

5696-439: The population. There were 495 households, of which 23.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.0% were non-families. 40.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

5785-406: The population. There were 574 households, out of which 25.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.7% were non-families. 40.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.14 and

5874-439: 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

5963-640: 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, the Second Avenue Art Guild, exhibits the work of regional artists in ceramics, photography, and other media. The Depot Theater Company, based in

6052-871: 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 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

6141-764: The state's area, has no borough government or borough seat. One borough, the Lake and Peninsula Borough , has its borough seat located in another borough, namely King Salmon in Bristol Bay Borough . In Louisiana , which is divided into parishes rather than counties, county seats are referred to as "parish seats". In New England , counties have served mainly as dividing lines for the states' judicial systems. Rhode Island has no county level of government and thus no county seats, and Massachusetts has dissolved many but not all of its county governments. In Vermont , Massachusetts , and Maine county government consists only of

6230-700: The term "shire town" is used in place of county seat. County seats in China are the administrative centers of the counties in the People's Republic of China . Xian have existed since the Warring States period and were set up nationwide by the Qin dynasty . The number of counties in China proper gradually increased from dynasty to dynasty. As Qin Shi Huang reorganized the counties after his unification, there were about 1,000. Under

6319-416: The towns involved, along with providing employment opportunities. There are 33 counties with multiple county seats in 11 states: Alaska is divided into boroughs rather than counties; the county seat in these case is referred to as the "borough seat"; this includes six consolidated city-borough governments (one of which is styled as a "municipality"). The Unorganized Borough, Alaska , which covers 49% of

6408-477: 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 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

6497-538: The use of county seats in particular, will fully transition with the permission of the United States Census Bureau to a system of councils of government for the purposes of boundary definition and as county equivalents. Two counties in South Dakota , Oglala Lakota and Todd , have their county seat and government services centered in a neighboring county. Their county-level services are provided by Fall River County and Tripp County , respectively. In Virginia ,

6586-583: 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 , 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

6675-446: 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

6764-428: 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

6853-435: Was $ 26,991, and the median income for a family was $ 39,931. Males had a median income of $ 31,346 versus $ 19,453 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 17,340. About 9.3% of families and 15.5% of the population were below the poverty line , including 17.8% of those under age 18 and 8.9% of those age 65 or over. The community is served by Caldwell USD 360 public school district. The Caldwell Municipal Airport

6942-510: 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

7031-430: Was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.85. The median age in the city was 47.1 years. 21.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.7% were from 25 to 44; 28.6% were from 45 to 64; and 24% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.0% male and 52.0% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 1,284 people, 574 households, and 328 families living in

7120-409: 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

7209-423: Was 4.49% (46) of the population. Of the 469 households, 21.1% had children under the age of 18; 40.7% were married couples living together; 30.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 40.1% of households consisted of individuals and 21.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.8 and the average family size was 2.5. The percent of those with

7298-426: 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

7387-509: Was 958.8 per square mile (370.2/km ). There were 574 housing units at an average density of 537.0 units per square mile (207.3 units/km ). The racial makeup was 90.54% (928) white or European American (88.98% non-Hispanic white ), 0.2% (2) black or African-American , 1.27% (13) Native American or Alaska Native , 0.49% (5) Asian , 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian , 1.76% (18) from other races , and 5.76% (59) from two or more races . Hispanic or Latino of any race

7476-417: 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 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

7565-409: 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 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

7654-476: Was an independent city from 1968 to 2013, while also being the county seat of Bedford County . Bedford reverted to an incorporated town, and remains the county seat, though is now part of the county. The state with the most counties is Texas, with 254, and the state with the fewest counties is Delaware, with 3. Caldwell, Kansas Caldwell is a city in Sumner County , Kansas , United States. As of

7743-551: Was established in May 1871. The Chisholm Trail ran along the east side of the community from 1867 to 1871. In 1887, the Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway built a branch line north–south from Herington to Caldwell. This branch line connected Herington , Lost Springs , Lincolnville , Antelope , Marion , Aulne , Peabody , Elbing , Whitewater , Furley , Kechi , Wichita , Peck , Corbin , Wellington , Caldwell. This branch line

7832-513: Was extended to Pond Creek, Oklahoma in 1888, and connected Caldwell, Renfrow , Medford , Jefferson (the original Pond Creek). By 1893, it was incrementally built to Fort Worth, Texas . This railroad foreclosed in 1891 and was taken over by Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway , which shut down in 1980 and reorganized as Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas Railroad , merged in 1988 with Missouri Pacific Railroad , merged in 1997 with Union Pacific Railroad . Most locals still refer to this railroad as

7921-574: Was the lowest level that the government reached. Government below the county level was often undertaken through informal non-bureaucratic means, varying between dynasties. The head of a county was the magistrate , who oversaw both the day-to-day operations of the county as well as civil and criminal cases. The current number of counties mostly resembled that of the later years of the Qing dynasty . Changes of location and names of counties in Chinese history have been

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