Buffalo Bill Monument
In 1868 some men made a living as buffalo hunters. The people called tow man “Buffalo Bill”. William F Cody and William Comstock.
To determine who would be the real “Buffalo Bill” a wager was made. A contest was staged west of Oakley in Logan County, Kansas. William F. Cody won with 69 to 46. At this day the legend Buffalo Bill was born.
To honor the man the cultural center and statue was bulit in Oakley , KS.
The bronze statue is one of the 8 Wonders of Kansas.
If you pass by this is a nice stop on the road.
| Name of the Roadside Attraction: | Buffalo Bill Monument |
| Parking: | yes, several parking spots |
| Time required: | 10-30 Minutes (with Museum) |
| Descripton: | The bronze sculpture is one of the 8 Wonders of Kansas. |
| Next town: | Oakly, KS |
| Findable: | easy - next to the road |
| Fee area: | no - open for puplic |
| Giftshop: | yes |
| Food or drinks: | yes (Snacks) |
| Kind of attraction: | Museum |
| Best time to vistit: | all year |
| Address: | 3083 US-83, Oakley, KS 67748, USA |
| Directions: | From I-70 take exit 76 (Oakley). Turn left on Hwy 40. Turn right on 83. |
| Opening Hours: | 9-5 |
| Last visited: | October 2017 |
