Fort Scott National Historic Site

Local nameFort Scott National Historic Site
LocationFort Scott

Fort Scott National Historic Site is a historical area under the control of the United States National Park Service in Bourbon County, Kansas, United States. Named after General Winfield Scott, who achieved renown during the Mexican–American War, during the middle of the 19th century the fort served as a military base for US Army action in what was the edge of settlement in 1850. For the next quarter century, it was used as a supply base and to provide security in turbulent areas during the opening of the West to settlement, a period which included Bleeding Kansas and the American Civil War.

The current national historic site protects 20 historic structures, a parade ground, and five acres of restored tallgrass prairie, inside the city of Fort Scott. It is open to visitors most days of the year.

Tags ParkHeritage
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Schematic of Fort Scott… @ National Park Service

More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Scott_National_Historic_Site

Address Lincoln, Fort Scott 66701, United States

Coordinates 37°50'37.002" N -94°42'15.609" E

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