Buffalo Bill Bronze Sculpture

Did you know that world famous Buffalo Bill Cody earned the legendary title "Buffalo Bill" in this part of the country? The legendary contest between himself and William "Bill" Comstock took place just 10 miles west of Oakley. We are celebrating the "Birthplace of the Legend" in Logan County, Kansas. Come see the twice life size monumental bronze sculpture of Buffalo Bill. It stands 16 feet tall and weighs 9,000 pounds. Imagine the head of his horse just fits in the back of a pickup truck! Walk up the hill and experience the detail and sheer size--it is extraordinary! The statue is on Kansas' Western Vistas Historic Byway and is one of the 8 Wonders of Kansas Art. View statue 24/7 365 days. Buffalo Bill Bronze Sculpture is found along the Western Vistas Historic Byway. The rugged landscape is just one of the perks of the culturally and visually fascinating route. You can also find traces of ‘wild west’ history, a plethora of fossils and important cultural sites. The region surrounding the Byway is a geologist's and paleontologist's paradise, punctuated with unusual rock formations and among the best fossil hunting areas in the world. Plan your other stops along the Western Vistas Historic Byway here.