Dudley, The D. S. Show

Founded in late 19th or early 20th century as a wild west circus, the D. S. Dudley Show has been chief industry in Mankins for over half a century. Dick "Cheyenne" Dudley (born in 1896), a prize-winning bronc rider, bought the show in 1914, interrupted his career to serve overseas in the U.S. Army in World War I, came back and married Ruth Wolf of Mankins. Together they toured the Southwest with the show 8 months of the year, employing as many as 250 people, wintering here with their exotic animals. Younger generations of their family continue with the show. (1974)

Dudley, The D. S. Show is a historical marker in Mankins, Archer County, dedicated in 1974. It is one of 30 historical markers documented in Archer County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 33 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 33.7839, -98.7970 near Mankins. The nearest cataloged historic site is Alex Albright (historical marker), about 4.9 miles away. Others within a short drive include Camp Stonewall Jackson, Dad's Corner, and Geraldine.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5009005319. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.