Fulton Brothers

In February 1878 James R. Fulton, William D. Fulton and his son, Lincoln W. Fulton arrived at the present site of Garden City, Kansas. They liked the area and stayed to begin our town. Garden City got its name because of the beautiful garden of Mrs. William D. Fulton. William D. Fulton was born in 1826 in Ohio and died at the age of eighty-four in Garden City. James R. Fulton was born in 1829 in Ohio and died at home in Garden City in 1885.

Mrs. E. L. Wirt, the daughter of William Fulton stated, "There was no sign of civilization on either side of the railroad. Just mile after mile of barren prairie. Frequently we would catch sight of a herd of wild horses or buffalo and at night the antelope would come close to feed. The only sound was the howling of the coyotes and the fierce wind. I have seen Indians scouting along the river banks, hunting a place to cross, and one night a band passed not far from our house."

Lincoln W. Fulton

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