Rome

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Address W. 12th St. & Rome Rd., Hays, Ellis County

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Rome

Founded in 1867, Rome was the first town in this area, established before the military fort and the railroad were built. Buffalo Bill Cody was a promoter of the new town and constructed its first stone building. From Main, go 1 mile west on 12th to see the tall stone marker that stands near the site of Rome.

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