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1. Dodge City is located on the site of which fort? Fort Mann Fort Dodge Fort Atkinson All of these

2. Which famous television marshal was a composite of several Dodge City lawmen? J. D. Cahill Wild Bill Hickok Matt Dillon James West

3. In what year was Dodge City was founded? 1821 1867 1872 1880

4. This railroad extended into Dodge City and ignited the town's growth. Southern Pacific Railroad Central Pacific Railroad Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad

5. The term "stinker" was coined in Dodge City. True False

6. What trail branched off from the famous Chisholm Trail and was used to drive cattle into Dodge? Santa Fe Trail Western Trail California Trail Red River Trail

7. What was one of Dodge City's most famous nicknames? The Wickedest Little City in America Cloud City The Town Too Tough to Die Richest Town in the West

8. The term "red light district" was coined in Dodge City. True False

9. This famous frontier lawman served as an assistant marshal in Dodge City. Wyatt Earp Pat Garrett Doc Holliday Bill Hickok

10. In an effort to make Dodge a little safer for its citizens, the city passed an ordinance banning firearms from what section of town? South of the railroad tracks North of the railroad tracks West of the saloon There was no ban on firearms

11. This cemetery was established as a final resting place for gunfighters whose draw wasn't quite quick enough. Old West Cemetery Bone Hill Cemetery Boot Hill Riverside Cemetery

12. The Long Branch Saloon offered musical entertainment which consisted of: Piano player Guitar and harmonica A five piece orchestra Dance hall girls

13. Which man was NOT a member of the Dodge City Peace Commission? Bill Cody Bat Masterson Wyatt Earp Luke Short

14. No actual gunfights ever took place inside the original Long Branch Saloon. True False

15. Who was the first elected mayor of Dodge City? Dog Kelley Bill Tilghman Charles Goodnight George Hoover