About George M. Hoover
Lived 1847 – 1914 (aged 66). George M. Hoover was a politician.
George Merritt Hoover (August 8, 1847 – 1914) was a Canadian-American pioneer, businessman, and politician. Known as the founder of Dodge City, Kansas, he was the town's second settler (arriving in 1872), founded the town's first business, founded the town's first bank, and was the town's first elected mayor. Hoover served four terms as mayor of Dodge City and two terms in the Kansas Legislature.
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Who was George M. Hoover?
Canadian-American politician (born 1847)
When was George M. Hoover born?
George M. Hoover was born on 8 August 1847.
When did George M. Hoover die?
George M. Hoover died on 16 July 1914.
What was George M. Hoover's occupation?
George M. Hoover was a politician.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George M. Hoover. https://biography.guide/george-m-hoover/
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