Fort Dodge, KS
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- 2,464 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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Located just five miles east of Dodge City along Highway 400, Fort Dodge is a quiet community with deep roots in frontier history. It got its start in 1865 as a U.S. Army outpost protecting travelers and trade wagons along the Santa Fe Trail. Today, its location offers open rural surroundings alongside quick, easy access to the shopping, dining, and daily conveniences in Dodge City.
The heart of the community is the Kansas Soldiers' Home, established in 1889 to support military veterans. The campus features a mix of cottages, residence halls, healthcare facilities, a local museum, and a historic cemetery honoring service members across multiple generations. It offers a calm, close-knit neighborhood atmosphere shaped by its long military heritage.
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