American Legion State Rally - Dodge City, KS — Jack's Habit American Legion Post 47 801 S. 4th ST Dodge City, KS American Legion Kansas State Rally 801 S. 4th St Dodge City, KS The Rally is always lots of fun and we get to meet so many different ALR members throughout the State. It’s also the only official business meeting for the year and a chance to get your voice heard. They have blocked 10 rooms at the Belair Motel, 2000 E. Wyatt Earp Blvd, Dodge City – 3 miles from the American Legion. These rooms are first come first serve, so reserve your room now by calling Lieu Do at 620-253-0603 . Room rates per night are below. Rates include tax.

1 person, 1 bed $46.72 2 people, 1 bed $52.56 2 people, 2 beds $58.40 Dodge City, KS - Dodge City, Kansas Map & Directions - MapQuest {{::location.tagLine.value.text}} Sponsored Topics Dodge City is a city in, and the county seat of, Ford County, Kansas, United States. Named after nearby Fort Dodge, the city is famous in American culture for its history as a wild frontier town of the Old West. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 27,340. The first settlement of non-indigenous people in the area that became Dodge City was Fort Mann. Built by civilians in 1847, Fort Mann was intended to provide protection for travelers on the Santa Fe Trail. Fort Mann collapsed in 1848 after an Indian attack. 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 reestablished farther north and east at Fort Larned in 1859, but the area around what would become Dodge City remained vacant until after the Civil War. In 1865, as the Indian Wars in the West began heating up, 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 J. Sitler built 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, Sitler's house quickly became a stopping point for travelers. With the Santa Fe Railroad rapidly approaching from the east, others saw the commercial potential of the region. In 1872, just five miles (8 km) west of Fort Dodge, settlers platted out and founded the town of Dodge City. George M. Hoover established the first bar in a tent to service 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. However, with the arrival of the railroad, Dodge City soon became involved in the cattle trade. Dodge City, KS (DDG) | Great American Stations Amtrak is Here to Help Dodge City, KS (DDG) The former El Vaquero Harvey House and depot was built in 1898. Today the renovated structure houses a passenger waiting area, meeting space and a repertory company. Central Avenue & Wyatt Earp Street Dodge City, KS 67801 Annual Station Revenue (2016): $549,578 Annual Station Ridership (2016): 4,895 Facility Ownership: City of Dodge City Parking Lot Ownership: City of Dodge City Platform Ownership: BNSF Railway Depot Theater Company The Amtrak stop in Dodge City is located at the former El Vaquero Harvey House and depot, a two story red brick Richardsonian Romanesque style structure built in 1898 by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway (ATSF) and subsequently enlarged and altered.

Occupying almost two blocks, the structure included a passenger depot and railroad offices, as well as a hotel and eating house run by Fred Harvey. The “Harvey Houses,” as they were known, dotted the ATSF tracks across the West. In the days before dining cars became common, passengers had to detrain in order to eat a meal at a trackside restaurant. The food was generally of poor quality until Fred Harvey revolutionized the offerings starting in the 1870s. By the turn of the twentieth century, the ATSF and Fred Harvey had begun to build a series of trackside hotels in the Southwest that were meant to attract tourists and help generate money for both companies. The buildings often adhered to fanciful designs that looked to the region’s American Indian and Spanish past. Drawing on these traditions, the railroad and Fred Harvey created resorts replete with a bit of exoticism that attracted tourists from across the United States and even abroad. Faced with a decline in passenger rail traffic, many Harvey Houses were shuttered in the 1940s and 1950s–including El Vaquero, which closed in 1948.

Portions of the hotel structure were used thereafter as railroad offices, while other areas were boarded up with all the furnishings and fixtures left in place. In 1996, BNSF Railway donated the depot to the city, and it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. From 2000 to 2002, the depot and the El Vaquero/Harvey House restaurant were renovated with funding of $11 million through a grant from the Kansas Department of Transportation and the U. S. Department of Transportation via the TEA-21 reimbursement program, as well as private donations gathered by the Boot Hill Repertory Company (now the Depot Repertory Company). The city also contributed $100,000 to the project in order to secure $400,000 in matching state transportation funds. The 45,000 square-foot building has been completely rehabilitated to its early appearance, including rebuilding the platform. Great care was taken in restoring the brick, metal, limestone and sandstone exterior.

The old hotel lobby, now the main gathering room, has been restored using many of the original fixtures, flooring, counter, woodwork and leaded glass windows. The Harvey House dining room has also been restored for use as a meeting space. The Amtrak station has been renovated as well through the process of adaptive reuse; the rest of the building houses the theater and workspaces. In June 2013, Dodge City won $258,000 through the Federal Highway Administration’s Transportation Enhancement (TE) program to support further station rehabilitation work. Under the TE program, funds can be used for activities related to the preservation of historic transportation facilities, including depots. The grant will be put towards a long-term project to rehabilitate and replace the structure’s doors, windows and soffits. Dodge City is county seat for Ford County, Kansas, only blocks from the Arkansas River and the 100th meridian, in an area of complete prairie. From 1847 until 1882, a sequence of forts was built in the Dodge City area to protect travelers along the Santa Fe Trail, ending with the Army’s Fort Dodge.

Cattle ranching travel along the Santa Fe Trail and the approach of the Santa Fe railroad all encouraged people to settle and found Dodge City in 1872, just five miles west of Fort Dodge. The Santa Fe arrived in September of 1872 to find a town ready and waiting for business. In 1883 and 1884, Dodge City experienced a boom as a Cow Town, due to it being the best place for cattle herds to meet the railroad. Cattle were being driven up from Texas to the railheads in Kansas; however it was thought that the Texas longhorns were spreading splenic fever via ticks to other cattle, and the Kansas state legislature moved a quarantine line across the state. In 1885, the quarantine was extended across the state, and by 1886, the cowboys, saloon keepers, gamblers, and brothel owners had moved west. Dodge City became a town like other agricultural communities in the area. Later, it was learned the Texas cattle did not have the ticks on them, but rather the eggs were imbedded in the mud in their feet. The mud needed to be cleaned out and the threat of ticks would be eliminated.

Dodge City successfully lobbied to repeal the quarantine years later, but the Texas cattle industry had already made other arrangements by routing the cattle to Missouri. This city never regained the cattle trade it once had. As an archetypal town of the American Old West, Dodge City is also famous as the setting for the long-running radio and television western drama,Gunsmoke. Amtrak does not provide ticketing or baggage services at this facility, which is served by two daily trains. Volunteers open the waiting room in time for the trains’ arrivals. Features 5 Short Term Parking Spaces 10 Long Term Parking Spaces Accessible Payphones Restrooms Wheelchair Lift Amtrak established the Great American Stations Project in 2006 to educate communities on the benefits of redeveloping train stations, offer tools to community leaders to preserve their stations, and provide the appropriate Amtrak resources. Amtrak is America’s Railroad®, the nation’s intercity passenger rail service and its high-speed rail operator. More than 31.3 million passengers traveled on Amtrak in FY 2016 on more than 300 daily trains that connect 46 states, the District of Columbia and three Canadian Provinces.

Enjoy the journey® at Amtrak.com or call 800-USA-RAIL for schedules, fares and more information. Kansas History (KS) Web Sites: Native American Tribes, Kansas Trails, Forts, Cattletowns, Trails, Old West, Territorial KS History Online | D-Day, 6 June 1944 D-Day Fact Sheet Ike's D-Day Message ; General Dwight D. Eisenhower, Order of the Day, June 6, 1944 Kansas Humanities Council announces KHC speakers bureau intended to strengthen community through the exploration of heritage, traditions, and ideas. The KHC Speakers Bureau features presentations about Kansas' people, places, hopes, and dreams and explore both popular and little known aspects of Kansas history and culture. Kansas, Dodge City : 50 States, 50 Landmarks : TravelChannel.com United States 50 States, 50 Landmarks From coast to coast, the United States of America brims with diversity. Check out our picks for the top landmark from each of the 50 states, in order of statehood.

by Lisa Singh Louisiana, Oak Alley Plantation Louisiana, Oak Alley Plantation By the banks of the Mississippi River stands Oak Alley Plantation -- so named because of the double row of 300-year-old oak trees that sit alongside each side of the path leading to the mansion. Designed in the spirit of French Creole architecture, the plantation home was built between 1837 and 1839 for a wealthy sugar planter of the day. 960 1280 By the banks of the Mississippi River stands Oak Alley Plantation -- so named because of the double row of 300-year-old oak trees that sit alongside each side of the path leading to the mansion. Designed in the spirit of French Creole architecture, the plantation home was built between 1837 and 1839 for a wealthy sugar planter of the day. Thinkstock Delaware, Caesar Rodney Statue Delaware, Caesar Rodney Statue This statue of Delaware’s most cherished patriot stands in downtown Wilmington, Delaware.

On July 1, 1776, Caesar Rodney rode horseback to Philadelphia -- the very next day, the American lawyer and politician from Dover, Delaware, cast a crucial vote that paved the way for the passage of the Declaration of Independence. 960 1280 This statue of Delaware’s most cherished patriot stands in downtown Wilmington, Delaware. On July 1, 1776, Caesar Rodney rode horseback to Philadelphia -- the very next day, the American lawyer and politician from Dover, Delaware, cast a crucial vote that paved the way for the passage of the Declaration of Independence. Joe del Tufo/Delaware Tourism Office Pennsylvania, Liberty Bell Pennsylvania, Liberty Bell This iconic symbol of American independence carries the words, “Proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof.” Historians believe the copper bell was one of many bells rung to mark the public reading of the Declaration of Independence on July 8, 1776.

960 1280 This iconic symbol of American independence carries the words, “Proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof.” Historians believe the copper bell was one of many bells rung to mark the public reading of the Declaration of Independence on July 8, 1776. Robert & Pam, flickr New Jersey, Atlantic City New Jersey, Atlantic City The Atlantic City Boardwalk was the first boardwalk in America. It opened in June 1870 to help hotel owners keep sand out of their lobbies. Today, the boardwalk lures many visitors on the way to one of the area's many casinos… and to a confectioner's stand for the boardwalk’s famous salt water taffy. 960 1280 The Atlantic City Boardwalk was the first boardwalk in America. It opened in June 1870 to help hotel owners keep sand out of their lobbies. Today, the boardwalk lures many visitors on the way to one of the area's many casinos… and to a confectioner's stand for the boardwalk’s famous salt water taffy.

Walter Bibikow / The Images Bank / Getty Images Georgia, Ebenezer Baptist Church Georgia, Ebenezer Baptist Church A great leader was born here. Before he ever became America’s leading civil rights leader, Martin Luther King’s moral conscience was shaped at Ebenezer Baptist Church. 960 1280 A great leader was born here. Before he ever became America’s leading civil rights leader, Martin Luther King’s moral conscience was shaped at Ebenezer Baptist Church. Judy Baxter, flickr Connecticut, Mystic Seaport Connecticut, Mystic Seaport The Mystic Seaport was one of the first living history museums in America, having opened in 1929. Spanning nearly 20 acres, the museum showcases a recreated 19th-century coastal village with more than 60 historic buildings, as well as a collection of historic ships -- including four that are National Historic Landmarks. 960 1280 The Mystic Seaport was one of the first living history museums in America, having opened in 1929.

Spanning nearly 20 acres, the museum showcases a recreated 19th-century coastal village with more than 60 historic buildings, as well as a collection of historic ships -- including four that are National Historic Landmarks. Connecticut Office of Tourism Massachusetts, Plymouth Rock Massachusetts, Plymouth Rock Legend has it that the Pilgrims first landed upon a boulder -- it came to be known as Plymouth Rock. That enduring symbol of America’s early history now sits under this granite canopy, built in 1921, at Pilgrim Memorial State Park. 960 1280 Legend has it that the Pilgrims first landed upon a boulder -- it came to be known as Plymouth Rock. That enduring symbol of America’s early history now sits under this granite canopy, built in 1921, at Pilgrim Memorial State Park. Kenneth C. Zirkel / Photodisc / Getty Images Maryland, Fort McHenry Maryland, Fort McHenry The star-shaped Fort McHenry was built to defend the port of Baltimore against enemy attack. That moment came in September 1814 when the British continuously bombarded the fort for 25 hours.

American forces successfully defended Baltimore Harbor -- a move that inspired Francis Scott Key to write “The Star-Spangled Banner.” 960 1280 The star-shaped Fort McHenry was built to defend the port of Baltimore against enemy attack. That moment came in September 1814 when the British continuously bombarded the fort for 25 hours. American forces successfully defended Baltimore Harbor -- a move that inspired Francis Scott Key to write “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Thinkstock South Carolina, Fort Sumter South Carolina, Fort Sumter In the early morning hours of April 12, 1861, Confederate forces opened fire on Fort Sumter. They fired continuously for the next 34 hours, setting off the Civil War. It would take nearly four years for Union forces to regain control of the fort. 960 1280 In the early morning hours of April 12, 1861, Confederate forces opened fire on Fort Sumter. They fired continuously for the next 34 hours, setting off the Civil War. It would take nearly four years for Union forces to regain control of the fort. Harry Alverson, flickr New Hampshire, Mt.

Washington Cog Railway New Hampshire, Mt. Washington Cog Railway In 1857, a man named Sylvester Marsh was climbing New Hampshire’s Mt. Washington when he got the idea to build a railway up the mountain. He put up $5,000 of his own money to fund what would become the world’s first mountain-climbing cog railway. Today, the Mt. Washington Cog Railway is the second steepest rack railway in the world, behind Mt. Pilatus Railway in Switzerland. 960 1280 In 1857, a man named Sylvester Marsh was climbing New Hampshire’s Mt. Washington when he got the idea to build a railway up the mountain. He put up $5,000 of his own money to fund what would become the world’s first mountain-climbing cog railway. Today, the Mt. Washington Cog Railway is the second steepest rack railway in the world, behind Mt. Pilatus Railway in Switzerland. NH Division of Parks and Recreation Virginia, Monticello Virginia, Monticello Monticello stands as an enduring symbol of America’s third president and his genius.

Thomas Jefferson designed his Monticello estate in Charlottesville, Virginia, to embrace both old and new thinking: classical features such as pedimented porticos, mix with sophisticated interior spatial organization and low elevation, borrowed from 18th-century Parisian townhouse designs. 960 1280 Monticello stands as an enduring symbol of America’s third president and his genius. Thomas Jefferson designed his Monticello estate in Charlottesville, Virginia, to embrace both old and new thinking: classical features such as pedimented porticos, mix with sophisticated interior spatial organization and low elevation, borrowed from 18th-century Parisian townhouse designs. Tony Fischer, flickr New York, Statue of Liberty New York, Statue of Liberty The Statue of Liberty was the first landmark that many immigrants to the United States saw as they approached New York Harbor. A gift from the people of France, the iconic figure represents the Roman goddess of freedom. In one hand she bears a torch, in the other a tablet upon which is inscribed the date of the Declaration of Independence. 960 1280 The Statue of Liberty was the first landmark that many immigrants to the United States saw as they approached New York Harbor.

A gift from the people of France, the iconic figure represents the Roman goddess of freedom. In one hand she bears a torch, in the other a tablet upon which is inscribed the date of the Declaration of Independence. Thinkstock North Carolina, Wright Brothers Memorial North Carolina, Wright Brothers Memorial Steady winds lured Ohio brothers Wilbur and Orville Wright to Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, between 1900 and 1903. Their vision was to fly a heavier-than-air machine. The Wright Brothers National Memorial marks that successful effort -- attained on Dec. 17, 1903, following three years of trial and error. 960 1280 Steady winds lured Ohio brothers Wilbur and Orville Wright to Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, between 1900 and 1903. Their vision was to fly a heavier-than-air machine. The Wright Brothers National Memorial marks that successful effort -- attained on Dec. 17, 1903, following three years of trial and error. Thinkstock Rhode Island, Breakers Mansion Rhode Island, Breakers Mansion When American millionaire Cornelius Vanderbilt was looking to build a summer home, he got his wish with The Breakers.

Built in 1893, the 70-room mansion in Newport, Rhode Island, sits on 13 acres of land overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. It came with a cool price tag: $12 million (today, the equivalent of $335 million). 960 1280 When American millionaire Cornelius Vanderbilt was looking to build a summer home, he got his wish with The Breakers. Built in 1893, the 70-room mansion in Newport, Rhode Island, sits on 13 acres of land overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. It came with a cool price tag: $12 million (today, the equivalent of $335 million). Wally Gobetz Vermont, Camel’s Hump Vermont, Camel’s Hump The distinctive silhouette of Camel’s Hump stands in the background of this rural scene. The third-highest mountain (and highest undeveloped peak) in Vermont, Camel’s Hump is part of the Green Mountain range. It’s also featured on the state quarter. 960 1280 The distinctive silhouette of Camel’s Hump stands in the background of this rural scene.

The third-highest mountain (and highest undeveloped peak) in Vermont, Camel’s Hump is part of the Green Mountain range. It’s also featured on the state quarter. jdwfoto / iStock / Getty Images Kentucky, Kentucky Derby Kentucky, Kentucky Derby Every first Saturday in May, Louisville, Kentucky, is home to the “Most Exciting Two Minutes In Sports.” The Kentucky Derby marks the annual stakes race for 3 year-old thoroughbreds, which race around a 1 1/4-mile track. The tradition began in May 1875, when the first Derby was held before a crowd of 10,000 people. 960 1280 Every first Saturday in May, Louisville, Kentucky, is home to the “Most Exciting Two Minutes In Sports.” The Kentucky Derby marks the annual stakes race for 3 year-old thoroughbreds, which race around a 1 1/4-mile track. The tradition began in May 1875, when the first Derby was held before a crowd of 10,000 people. kentuckytourism.com Tennessee, Ryman Auditorium Tennessee, Ryman Auditorium The Grand Ole Opry was born here.

First opened as a church, Ryman Auditorium was later used to broadcast the famed country music stage concert series from 1943 to 1974. In subsequent years, Ryman fell into disrepair, until performances by country singer Emmylou Harris here sparked renewed interest in the space. Today, the 2,362-seat live performance venue hosts a variety of music performances. 960 1280 The Grand Ole Opry was born here. First opened as a church, Ryman Auditorium was later used to broadcast the famed country music stage concert series from 1943 to 1974. In subsequent years, Ryman fell into disrepair, until performances by country singer Emmylou Harris here sparked renewed interest in the space. Today, the 2,362-seat live performance venue hosts a variety of music performances. Tennessee Dept. of Tourist Development Ohio, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum Ohio, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum The quiet shores of Ohio’s Lake Erie are home to rock ‘n' roll’s biggest celebration: the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.

Located in Cleveland, the museum preserves the work of rock’s most influential artists and producers through exhibits that span five floors -- the museum’s third floor showcases the Hall of Fame and includes a wall with all the inductees’ signatures. 960 1280 The quiet shores of Ohio’s Lake Erie are home to rock ‘n' roll’s biggest celebration: the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Located in Cleveland, the museum preserves the work of rock’s most influential artists and producers through exhibits that span five floors -- the museum’s third floor showcases the Hall of Fame and includes a wall with all the inductees’ signatures. Ohio Office of Tourism Indiana, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Indiana, Indianapolis Motor Speedway In 1905, Indianapolis businessman Carl Fisher envisioned building a speedway to test cars before they went to market. Four years later, ground was broken -- and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway was born. Since that time, the speedway has been the site of 248 automobile races -- and sees crowds of more than 400, 000 people in what is the world’s highest-capacity stadium facility.

960 1280 In 1905, Indianapolis businessman Carl Fisher envisioned building a speedway to test cars before they went to market. Four years later, ground was broken -- and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway was born. Since that time, the speedway has been the site of 248 automobile races -- and sees crowds of more than 400, 000 people in what is the world’s highest-capacity stadium facility. Indianapolis Motor Speedway Photography Mississippi, Blues Trail Mississippi, Blues Trail There’s just something about Mississippi -- more blues singers have come from state than all the other Southern states combined. The Mississippi Blues Trail, which extends from the border of Louisiana into southern Mississippi (and beyond, into Memphis, Tennessee, and Chicago) honors many blues legends, such as B.B. King. Follow the trail to Tupelo, Mississippi -- the birthplace of Elvis Presley. 960 1280 There’s just something about Mississippi -- more blues singers have come from state than all the other Southern states combined. The Mississippi Blues Trail, which extends from the border of Louisiana into southern Mississippi (and beyond, into Memphis, Tennessee, and Chicago) honors many blues legends, such as B.B. King.

Follow the trail to Tupelo, Mississippi -- the birthplace of Elvis Presley. Louis Quail, Photo by In Pictures Ltd./Corbis via Getty Images Illinois, Willis Tower Illinois, Willis Tower When the 108-story Willis Tower was completed in 1973 it became the world’s tallest building -- a distinction it held for 25 years. Today, the skyscraper still stands as the tallest building in America. More than 1 million people visit its observation deck each year, taking in views of the Chicago skyline. 960 1280 When the 108-story Willis Tower was completed in 1973 it became the world’s tallest building -- a distinction it held for 25 years. Today, the skyscraper still stands as the tallest building in America. More than 1 million people visit its observation deck each year, taking in views of the Chicago skyline. Thinkstock Alabama, The Selma Bridge Alabama, The Selma Bridge Visitors walk across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama.

Built in 1940 -- and named after a former Confederate brigadier general -- the arch bridge later became the site of Bloody Sunday, the day in March 1965 when 600 civil rights marchers were attacked by police with billy clubs and tear gas. 960 1280 Visitors walk across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama. Built in 1940 -- and named after a former Confederate brigadier general -- the arch bridge later became the site of Bloody Sunday, the day in March 1965 when 600 civil rights marchers were attacked by police with billy clubs and tear gas. Stephen Saks / Lonely Planet Images / Getty Images Maine, Portland Head Light Maine, Portland Head Light In 1787, George Washington ordered the construction of this lighthouse in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Two people had died that same year in a shipwreck, a tragedy heightened by the lack of lighthouses on Maine’s rocky coast. Today, the lighthouse remains a towering beacon, standing 80 feet above ground.

960 1280 In 1787, George Washington ordered the construction of this lighthouse in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Two people had died that same year in a shipwreck, a tragedy heightened by the lack of lighthouses on Maine’s rocky coast. Today, the lighthouse remains a towering beacon, standing 80 feet above ground. EJ Johnson Photography / iStock / Thinkstock Missouri, Gateway Arch Missouri, Gateway Arch The Gateway Arch celebrates America’s westward expansion. At 630 feet (taller than the Washington Monument), it is the tallest man-made monument in the United States. The monument opened to the public in 1967. An accompanying underground visitor center opened in 1976. 960 1280 The Gateway Arch celebrates America’s westward expansion. At 630 feet (taller than the Washington Monument), it is the tallest man-made monument in the United States. The monument opened to the public in 1967. An accompanying underground visitor center opened in 1976.

Thinkstock Arkansas, Buffalo National River Arkansas, Buffalo National River Flowing nonstop for 135 miles, Arkansas’s Buffalo National River is one of the last undammed rivers in the lower 48 states. It was named the first National River, under the oversight of the National Park Service, in 1972. The river is popular for fishing, canoeing and camping; it’s also a great place to take a summertime plunge. 960 1280 Flowing nonstop for 135 miles, Arkansas’s Buffalo National River is one of the last undammed rivers in the lower 48 states. It was named the first National River, under the oversight of the National Park Service, in 1972. The river is popular for fishing, canoeing and camping; it’s also a great place to take a summertime plunge. Wesley Hitt / Getty Images Michigan, The Henry Ford Museum Michigan, The Henry Ford Museum Discover America’s entrepreneurial spirit at The Henry Ford, a large indoor-outdoor history museum complex in metro Detroit.

Opened in 1929 -- on the 50th anniversary of the lightbulb’s invention -- the museum’s exhibits span historic artifacts (such as Thomas Edison’s laboratory) to classic Americana like these famous double arches. 960 1280 Discover America’s entrepreneurial spirit at The Henry Ford, a large indoor-outdoor history museum complex in metro Detroit. Opened in 1929 -- on the 50th anniversary of the lightbulb’s invention -- the museum’s exhibits span historic artifacts (such as Thomas Edison’s laboratory) to classic Americana like these famous double arches. Collections of The Henry Ford Florida, Kennedy Space Center Florida, Kennedy Space Center Midway between Miami and Jacksonville, Florida, dreams of outer space take flight. The Kennedy Space Center has been the launch site of every U.S. human space flight since 1968. At the KSC Visitors Complex discover the thrill of takeoff with a Shuttle Launch Experience, a motion control ride that simulates a shuttle launch. 960 1280 Midway between Miami and Jacksonville, Florida, dreams of outer space take flight. The Kennedy Space Center has been the launch site of every U.S.

human space flight since 1968. At the KSC Visitors Complex discover the thrill of takeoff with a Shuttle Launch Experience, a motion control ride that simulates a shuttle launch. Thinkstock Texas, The Alamo Texas, The Alamo The Alamo is the most enduring symbol of Texas independence. In 1836, Mexican forces waged a 13-day battle on the grounds of a former church. In the end, Mexican forces killed 190 men, including frontiersman Davy Crockett. Soon the battle cry “Remember the Alamo” led Texas forces to victory at the battle of San Jacinto -- a move that secured Texas’s independence. 960 1280 The Alamo is the most enduring symbol of Texas independence. In 1836, Mexican forces waged a 13-day battle on the grounds of a former church. In the end, Mexican forces killed 190 men, including frontiersman Davy Crockett. Soon the battle cry “Remember the Alamo” led Texas forces to victory at the battle of San Jacinto -- a move that secured Texas’s independence.

DC Productions / Photodisc / Thinkstock Iowa, High Trestle Trail Bridge Iowa, High Trestle Trail Bridge Take in the awe-inspiring view of the Des Moines River Valley from the High Trestle Trail Bridge. The bridge is located in central Iowa near the town of Madrid, and is the centerpiece of a 25-mile trail that runs from the cities of Ankeny to Woodward. At 2,300 feet long and 13 stories tall, it is the fifth largest trail bridge in the world. 960 1280 Take in the awe-inspiring view of the Des Moines River Valley from the High Trestle Trail Bridge. The bridge is located in central Iowa near the town of Madrid, and is the centerpiece of a 25-mile trail that runs from the cities of Ankeny to Woodward. At 2,300 feet long and 13 stories tall, it is the fifth largest trail bridge in the world. Iowa Tourism Office Wisconsin, Taliesin Wisconsin, Taliesin Taliesin, located near Spring Green, Wisconsin, was the summer home of the renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright.

It was where he designed the architecture of Fallingwater and the Guggenheim, among others. 960 1280 Taliesin, located near Spring Green, Wisconsin, was the summer home of the renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright. It was where he designed the architecture of Fallingwater and the Guggenheim, among others. Toy Dog Design, flickr California, Golden Gate Bridge California, Golden Gate Bridge The Golden Gate Bridge has been called the most “beautiful bridge in the country, if not the world.” So just why isn’t the bridge golden? The term “Golden Gate” actually refers to the Golden Gate Strait, which is the entry point to the San Francisco Bay from the Pacific Ocean. As for the bridge’s color -- it’s International Orange, a color that’s often used in the aerospace industry to distinguish objects from their surroundings… in the bridge’s case, visibility on foggy days. 960 1280 The Golden Gate Bridge has been called the most “beautiful bridge in the country, if not the world.” So just why isn’t the bridge golden? The term “Golden Gate” actually refers to the Golden Gate Strait, which is the entry point to the San Francisco Bay from the Pacific Ocean.

As for the bridge’s color -- it’s International Orange, a color that’s often used in the aerospace industry to distinguish objects from their surroundings… in the bridge’s case, visibility on foggy days. Thinkstock Minnesota, Headwaters of the Mississippi River at Lake Itacsa Minnesota, Headwaters of the Mississippi River at Lake Itacsa At Lake Itasca in Minnesota, the Mississippi River begins its flow toward Louisiana. The Mississippi’s headwaters are surrounded by the picturesque woods of the Itasca State Park. 960 1280 At Lake Itasca in Minnesota, the Mississippi River begins its flow toward Louisiana. The Mississippi’s headwaters are surrounded by the picturesque woods of the Itasca State Park. Explore Minnesota Tourism Oregon, Crater Lake Oregon, Crater Lake Distinguished by its clarity and deep blue color, Crater Lake in southern Oregon has a violent past. A caldera lake, it was formed when the volcano Mount Mazama collapsed. 960 1280 Distinguished by its clarity and deep blue color, Crater Lake in southern Oregon has a violent past. A caldera lake, it was formed when the volcano Mount Mazama collapsed.

Shippee / iStock / Thinkstock Kansas, Dodge City Kansas, Dodge City “Get out of Dodge” -- that popular phrase owes its origins to the wild frontier town of Dodge City, Kansas. The town’s roots stretch back to 1871, when a rancher built a sod house in the area to oversee his cattle operations. Soon the town grew – and so did the violence. Wyatt Earp, one of the toughest and deadliest gunmen of his day, became marshal of the town in 1876 -- with gun-slinging exploits that earned the town national attention. 960 1280 “Get out of Dodge” -- that popular phrase owes its origins to the wild frontier town of Dodge City, Kansas. The town’s roots stretch back to 1871, when a rancher built a sod house in the area to oversee his cattle operations. Soon the town grew – and so did the violence. Wyatt Earp, one of the toughest and deadliest gunmen of his day, became marshal of the town in 1876 -- with gun-slinging exploits that earned the town national attention.

Jupiter Images / Photos.com / Thinkstock West Virginia's 150th West Virginia's 150th The Mountain State marks its 150th anniversary in 2013. In June 1863, at the height of the Civil War, an expanse of land in the Appalachian Mountain range broke away from the state of Virginia, becoming the only state to form by seceding from the Confederacy. Among West Virginia’s must-see sites is the New River Gorge, a 3,030-foot-long steel arch bridge near Fayetteville, West Virginia. 960 1280 The Mountain State marks its 150th anniversary in 2013. In June 1863, at the height of the Civil War, an expanse of land in the Appalachian Mountain range broke away from the state of Virginia, becoming the only state to form by seceding from the Confederacy. Among West Virginia’s must-see sites is the New River Gorge, a 3,030-foot-long steel arch bridge near Fayetteville, West Virginia.

Thinkstock Nevada, Las Vegas Strip Nevada, Las Vegas Strip The Strip -- a lot of action happens along this 4.2-mile stretch of Vegas. The Strip runs from Sahara Avenue to Russell Road, with famous resorts and casinos, plus 15 of the world’s 25 largest hotels, in between. 960 1280 The Strip -- a lot of action happens along this 4.2-mile stretch of Vegas. The Strip runs from Sahara Avenue to Russell Road, with famous resorts and casinos, plus 15 of the world’s 25 largest hotels, in between. TravelNevada, flickr Nebraska, Chimney Rock Nebraska, Chimney Rock “Pack your wagon” and discover one of the wonders of the West. At 4,226 above sea level, Chimney Rock in western Nebraska is visible for miles -- which is why it was the perfect landmark for pioneering travelers on the Oregon Trail. In fact, it was the landmark mentioned most frequently in journal entries by travelers of the day. 960 1280 “Pack your wagon” and discover one of the wonders of the West.

At 4,226 above sea level, Chimney Rock in western Nebraska is visible for miles -- which is why it was the perfect landmark for pioneering travelers on the Oregon Trail. In fact, it was the landmark mentioned most frequently in journal entries by travelers of the day. Steve Cornelius, flickr Colorado, Colorado National Monument Colorado, Colorado National Monument Millions of years of erosion went into making the vibrant, orange, slick walls and canyons of Colorado National Monument. Spanning 20,500 acres, the monument is composed of deep canyons that cut into sandstone and granite in the desert on the Colorado Plateau. Red-tailed hawks, golden eagles and coyotes live among the juniper forests on the plateau. 960 1280 Millions of years of erosion went into making the vibrant, orange, slick walls and canyons of Colorado National Monument. Spanning 20,500 acres, the monument is composed of deep canyons that cut into sandstone and granite in the desert on the Colorado Plateau. Red-tailed hawks, golden eagles and coyotes live among the juniper forests on the plateau.

Mtcurado / iStock / Thinkstock North Dakota, Painted Canyon North Dakota, Painted Canyon In September 1883 future U.S. president Theodore Roosevelt visited the North Dakota Badlands to hunt bison. He soon fell in love with the “perfect freedom” of the West. Discover this world of flat desert mixed with petrified wood and rock formations at the Theodore Roosevelt National Park -- its Painted Canyon Overlook offers visitors unparalleled vistas in a myriad colors. 960 1280 In September 1883 future U.S. president Theodore Roosevelt visited the North Dakota Badlands to hunt bison. He soon fell in love with the “perfect freedom” of the West. Discover this world of flat desert mixed with petrified wood and rock formations at the Theodore Roosevelt National Park -- its Painted Canyon Overlook offers visitors unparalleled vistas in a myriad colors. North Dakota Tourism South Dakota, Mount Rushmore South Dakota, Mount Rushmore In 1923 South Dakota historian Doane Robinson envisioned carving the likenesses of U.S. presidents into South Dakota’s Black Hills region.

It took 14 years and 400 workers to complete Mount Rushmore, with the likenesses of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln intricately carved into the granite. Today, Mount Rushmore is South Dakota’s top tourist draw. 960 1280 In 1923 South Dakota historian Doane Robinson envisioned carving the likenesses of U.S. presidents into South Dakota’s Black Hills region. It took 14 years and 400 workers to complete Mount Rushmore, with the likenesses of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln intricately carved into the granite. Today, Mount Rushmore is South Dakota’s top tourist draw. Thinkstock Montana, Wild Goose Island in St. Mary Lake, Glacier National Park Montana, Wild Goose Island in St. Mary Lake, Glacier National Park St. Mary Lake in Glacier National Park features a small island in its center called Wild Goose Island. Folklore surrounds its name -- the story goes that two young lovers met on the island where they were turned into geese… and so given the chance to stay together forever and flee their disapproving tribes. 960 1280 St.

Mary Lake in Glacier National Park features a small island in its center called Wild Goose Island. Folklore surrounds its name -- the story goes that two young lovers met on the island where they were turned into geese… and so given the chance to stay together forever and flee their disapproving tribes. CoyStClair / iStock / Thinkstock Washington, Space Needle Washington, Space Needle Seattle’s Space Needle was built for the 1962 World’s Fair. It features an observation deck at 520 feet and a rotating restaurant (at 500 feet) that offers diners 360-degree views of the city. 960 1280 Seattle’s Space Needle was built for the 1962 World’s Fair. It features an observation deck at 520 feet and a rotating restaurant (at 500 feet) that offers diners 360-degree views of the city. Thinkstock Idaho, Middle Fork of the Salmon River Idaho, Middle Fork of the Salmon River Middle Fork of the Salmon River spans 110 miles, and includes 300 ratable rapids and six natural hot springs, making it a popular whitewater rafting destination.

960 1280 Middle Fork of the Salmon River spans 110 miles, and includes 300 ratable rapids and six natural hot springs, making it a popular whitewater rafting destination. ROW Adventures Wyoming, Old Faithful Wyoming, Old Faithful Two-thirds of the world’s geysers are located at Yellowstone National Park -- among the park’s 300 geysers, Old Faithful is its most famous. In 1870, Old Faithful became the first geyser in Yellowstone to be named, earning its name due to its predictable eruptions every 91 minutes. 960 1280 Two-thirds of the world’s geysers are located at Yellowstone National Park -- among the park’s 300 geysers, Old Faithful is its most famous. In 1870, Old Faithful became the first geyser in Yellowstone to be named, earning its name due to its predictable eruptions every 91 minutes. Adam Long Sculpture / iStock / Thinkstock Utah, Salt Lake Temple Utah, Salt Lake Temple The largest Mormon temple, Salt Lake Temple took 40 years to complete.

The cornerstone was laid by Brigham Young, the second president of the Mormon Church and founder of Salt Lake City. 960 1280 The largest Mormon temple, Salt Lake Temple took 40 years to complete. The cornerstone was laid by Brigham Young, the second president of the Mormon Church and founder of Salt Lake City. Thinkstock Oklahoma, Oklahoma City National Memorial Oklahoma, Oklahoma City National Memorial The Oklahoma City National Memorial honors all who were affected by the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995. The memorial includes a reflecting pool, field of empty chairs, survivors’ wall and survivor tree. The eastern gate, seen here, represents the last minute of peace before the bombing. 960 1280 The Oklahoma City National Memorial honors all who were affected by the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995. The memorial includes a reflecting pool, field of empty chairs, survivors’ wall and survivor tree. The eastern gate, seen here, represents the last minute of peace before the bombing.

Danita Delimont / Gallo Images / Getty Images New Mexico, Chaco Culture National Historical Park New Mexico, Chaco Culture National Historical Park A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chaco Culture National Historical Park in New Mexico contains the most expansive collection of ancient pueblos and ruins north of Mexico. 960 1280 A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chaco Culture National Historical Park in New Mexico contains the most expansive collection of ancient pueblos and ruins north of Mexico. Alberto Loyo / iStock / Thinkstock Arizona, Havasupai Falls Arizona, Havasupai Falls In the midst of the Arizona heat, Havasupai Falls offers a relaxing swimming hole -- making it the perfect place to cool off in the Grand Canyon. 960 1280 In the midst of the Arizona heat, Havasupai Falls offers a relaxing swimming hole -- making it the perfect place to cool off in the Grand Canyon. Thinkstock Alaska, Denali Alaska, Denali The highest mountain peak in the United States, Denali (formerly Mount McKinley) is regularly climbed with 58 percent of climbers reaching the top.

960 1280 The highest mountain peak in the United States, Denali (formerly Mount McKinley) is regularly climbed with 58 percent of climbers reaching the top. Thinkstock Hawaii, USS Arizona Memorial Hawaii, USS Arizona Memorial Situated on Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, the USS Arizona Memorial straddles the sunken hull of the battleship, marking the final resting place of 1,102 soldiers who were killed on that fateful attack that led to the United States’ involvement in World War II. 960 1280 Situated on Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, the USS Arizona Memorial straddles the sunken hull of the battleship, marking the final resting place of 1,102 soldiers who were killed on that fateful attack that led to the United States’ involvement in World War II.

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To see all exchange delays and terms of use, please see disclaimer . Dodge City to host Legion Sub-State Tournament | Western Kansas News Dodge City to host Legion Sub-State Tournament Dodge City to host Legion Sub-State Tournament July 22, 2015 Dodge City, Kan. (westernkansasnews.com)–Hard to believe it’s that time of the year, but Wednesday and Thursday, Dodge City will play host to the 2015 AAA American Legion Sub-State Baseball Tournament. Four teams will try for the top two spots at the state tournament. Garden City (24-4) is the top seed, and will face fourth seed Great Bend (20-18) at 2 pm Wednesday, Dodge City (28-12) is the third seed, and will face Russell (24-6), the second seed, at 4:30. The losers of the first two games will play at 7 pm Wednesday evening in an elimination game. Two more games will take place at 4 and 6:30 Thursday.

Comment Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in the comments section of WesternKansasNews.com are solely those of the comment author and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions held by WesternKansasNews.com. FHSU at Dodge City - Fort Hays State University Fort Hays State University President Martin provides factual evaluation of proposal to merge DCCC with Fort Hays State University 08/12/14 DODGE CITY, Kan. -- Dr. Mirta M. Martin, president of Fort Hays State University, visited Dodge City on Tuesday to dispel concerns about the proposed merger between FHSU and Dodge City Community College. She met with Dodge City media, appeared on live radio and spoke during a Town Hall Meeting that was sponsored by the Dodge City Area Chamber of Commerce. The public meeting drew a standing-room-only crowd of more than 100 people, who asked questions about the futures of DCCC faculty and staff and expressed various concerns about the implications of the merger. Some also voiced strong support for the proposed union of the two institutions. President Martin addressed the concerns in her prepared remarks and in responses to the questions.

"The proposal to merge a community college into a state university would be a first for Kansas, and a project of that magnitude necessarily poses concerns," she said. "It is a challenging union. Therefore, we must trust each other and deal in fact. The proposed merger has the potential to produce tremendous benefits for southwest Kansas, so deliberations about implementing such a major project should be based on solid information. Should questions arise, they should be addressed openly. In an effort to ensure transparency, we have created a website and we encourage the community to use it." President Martin emphasized her respect for the role of community colleges. "I understand the community college system," she said. "I've been part of it, have worked in it, have been a regent, and now, I'm the only representative from senior institutions to the board of the American Association of Community Colleges. The historically vital community-college service to the Dodge City community will not be lost. "This is not a hostile takeover. This is a union. This is a marriage." The FHSU president addressed some of the misinformation that has been circulating. "The idea of merging the two Kansas Board of Regents institutions did not originate in Hays," she said. "When St.

Mary of the Plains College closed its doors in 1992, that left an entire quadrant of the state without a four-year institution other than tiny Barclay College in Haviland. Understandably, there have been calls during the more than 20 years since then to re-establish local access to four-year degrees. This union can accomplish that." She said FHSU's previous president, Dr. Edward H. Hammond, was approached with the idea of the merger. "He said he would help make the merger a reality if the state would provide sufficient resources to hold FHSU financially harmless and to create the kind of institution that could meet the educational needs of the people of southwest Kansas." Former President Hammond also spoke briefly during the Town Hall Meeting, recounting that he had been approached three years ago by Dodge City citizens about the need to make baccalaureate degrees available in their community. President Martin pointed out that the Dodge City Community College Board of Trustees had endorsed the merger not once but twice.

"Your board voted unanimously on March 25 to move forward with the merger, and because of apparent confusion in the community, voted unanimously again on June 24 to confirm its commitment to the merger." She continued: "The first motion referenced a white paper titled 'Fort Hays State University at Dodge City' and stated that the Board of Trustees supported the creation of a regional baccalaureate center to be established in Dodge City, working with the Kansas Board of Regents and Fort Hays State University. The resolution passed in June stated, and I quote, that the 'Dodge City Community College Board of Trustees endorses the establishment of Fort Hays State University at Dodge City on the terms set out in the May proposal.'" She said key elements of the white paper were that the community college function would continue and four-year degrees would become available without having to leave southwest Kansas. The third element of the merged school, she added, would be the creation of a technical institute that would blend traditional learning with cooperative internship-style workplace learning at industrial partners. The innovative technical institute would require construction of a new building on the Dodge City campus. "All of this is predicated on financial support from the state of Kansas," President Martin said.

"The white paper requires $10 million from the state to build the technical institute and $5 million annually for operating FHSU at Dodge City." The merged institution, with its three-pronged mission of associate degrees, baccalaureate degrees and technical training certificates, likely would stimulate an enrollment increase of 2,000 new students. "That increase would not happen all at once," President Martin said. "It would be gradual over several years, which would provide time to address housing needs and other demands of growth." She pointed out that the enrollment increase would mean that approximately 2,000 more students, some from southwest Kansans, would enjoy a higher quality of life through education, and it would be a huge boost to the economy of the Dodge City area. "Yes," she said, "there is such a thing as growing pains, I certainly recognize that some in our community need time to adjust, but just imagine what this union would mean for our community." Concerns have also circulated over property tax increases resulting from the merger, but the FHSU president said a tax decrease would be more likely.

"The white paper leaves ownership of the physical campus with the local board, along with the costs of maintenance and extracurricular programs such as athletics," she said. "However, operational costs would be covered in the FHSU budget with help from the annual $5 million from the state. The result should be a decrease in the local mill levy." "I have been president of Fort Hays State for just a little over a month, and you can imagine the length of my days," she said. "And yet, I have been making repeated trips to Dodge City because this union is important. I'll be here again next week to speak to the faculty and staff at In-Service Day at DCCC. I'm making this commitment of time because I understand the importance of this union and I wish for the community to get to know me, not just as the president of Fort Hay State, but as Mirta, a member of this community." "I aim to earn your trust and I ask for you to give me a chance. I ask you to reject rumors and deal only with facts. We are providing copies of the white paper and the motions passed by the trustees. I encourage you to read those for yourself. When questions arise, seek answers.

Go to the newly created website -- . "Going forward, let's pursue this union knowing that at the end of the day, we all want the same thing -- ensuring that we provide an affordable and accessible quality education for Kansas's next generation of leaders. We need to retain our talent, not export it. Our youth, our communities must have access to the American dream. I am committed to making that our guiding star." Floris Jean Hampton, a member of the DCCC Trustees, expressed doubts about the merger and insisted that the two unanimous votes did not indicate unqualified support for the merger. Morris Reeves, vice chair of the DCCC Trustees, said he was speaking for the majority of the board, who "enthusiastically" support the merger. He pointed out that the merger also has been endorsed by the Ford County Commission, the city commission of Dodge City and the local school board. Don Woodburn, president of DCCC, predicted that Fort Hays State University at Dodge City would be a great thing for the community five years down the road, but he added that was conditional on making sure that the steering committee "does it right."

Question: In which American state is Dodge City
Answer: Kansas