Dodge City Wasn’t For the Faint Hearted
Ever caught wind of folks talking about wanting to “get out of Dodge”? Well, it turns out they might unwittingly be evoking the Wild West era and, more specifically, the notoriety of Dodge City. This iconic frontier town etched its name into history, not for its scenic vistas but for the tempestuous storm of violence that purportedly raged within its borders.
Legend has it that if you found yourself amidst the dusty streets of Dodge City between the tumultuous years of 1876 and 1885, you faced a harrowing 1 in 61 chance of meeting your maker. Those odds are the stuff of nightmares, painting a chilling portrait of life in a town where peaceful slumber may have been a scarce commodity.