The Mueller-Schmidt House Museum
(Built in 1881-oldest Dodge City house on original site)
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, 72000499
Photo of Mueller-Schmidt House

Built with 22-inch limestone walls by John Mueller, the first bootmaker in old Dodge City, and a leading cattleman, hotel and bar owner. Purchased in 1890 by pioneer blacksmith Adam Schmidt. Two of Adam and Elizabeth Schmidt's children lived in the house until 1960. Ford County purchased the house in 1965. There is a special collection on Pioneer Mothers. Original furniture from the Mueller and Schmidt families is featured, along with artifacts from the pioneers of Dodge City, including Robert M. Wright, Charles Rath, Bat Masterson, George M. Hoover, Wyatt Earp & Ham Bell.

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Photo of Mueller-Schmidt House    Photo of Mueller-Schmidt House
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Click Here to view the Foyer Click Here to view the Kitchen Click Here to view Elma Schmidt's bedroom Click Here to view Heinie Schmidt's Bedroom Click Here to view the Parlor

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QT Virtual Tour by Daniel Diaz, Peter Monterubio and George Laughead.

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