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4 unusual facts about Fort Dodge


George T. Anthony

During Anthony's term, he was the first Kansas governor to read his message to the state legislature, the state's first telephone was installed, the town of Anthony, Kansas was named for him, and the Last Indian Raid in the state occurred near Fort Dodge.

James Fegan

In March 1868, he was assigned to escort a mule train carrying gunpowder from Fort Harker to Fort Dodge, Kansas.

In March 1868, while escorting a powder train en route from Fort Harker to Fort Dodge, Kansas, he single-handedly prevented a mob from blowing up the train to free an army deserter.

Kansas Soldiers' Home

The Kansas Soldiers' Home (KSH), located at Fort Dodge, Kansas, was established February 7, 1890.


Milford, Iowa

As the population increased at these times, a need for a good flouring mill was felt because the nearest mills were those in Mankato, Minnesota and Fort Dodge, Iowa.

Walter Howey

Walter Crawford Howey (born Fort Dodge, Iowa, January 16, 1882; died Boston, March 21, 1954, age 72) was a Hearst newspaper editor and the model for Walter Burns, the scheming, ruthless managing editor in Hecht and MacArthur's play The Front Page.


see also

Kevin Dresser

Born in Fort Dodge and a native of Humboldt, Iowa, Dresser was a two-time high school wrestling state champion and four time place winner fifth (freshman) and sixth (sophomore) Humboldt High School.

KTPR

KNSK, a radio station (91.1 FM) licensed to serve Fort Dodge, Iowa, United States, which held the call sign KTPR until 2012

KVFD

KVFD-TV, a defunct television station (analog 21 and 50) in Fort Dodge, Iowa, United States