Former Site of Hogtown
Forerunner of town of Canadian. Sprang up, 1886, as a tent city for railroad gang working on Southern Kansas line. Named for poor appearance-- like a hogpen. After landowner Sam Pollard and railroad disputed price for land, line moved across river, taking populace with it. (1969)
35.9223° N, 100.3141° W
Where to Find It
FM 2266 (Lake Marvin Rd.), N side 3 mi. E of US 60.
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi E Anvil Park Ranch Canadian
- 1.4 mi SE Gene Howe Wildlife Management Area Canadian
- 3.3 mi W Tom T. McGee Canadian
- 3.3 mi W Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery Canadian
- 3.5 mi W Canadian River Trails Canadian
- 3.5 mi W Robert R. Young Canadian