National Register of Historic Places
Fort Scott National Historic Site
Fort Scott National Historic Site is a historic place in Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000106.
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Fort Scott National Historic Site
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About this place
What is Fort Scott National Historic Site?
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.
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Listing details
- Name
- Fort Scott National Historic Site
- City
- Fort Scott
- County
- Bourbon County
- State
- Kansas
- Listed on the National Register
- October 15, 1966
- NRIS reference number
- 66000106
- Resource type
- district
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 37.84385, -94.70500
When was Fort Scott National Historic Site listed on the National Register?
Fort Scott National Historic Site was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.
Where is Fort Scott National Historic Site located?
Fort Scott National Historic Site is located in Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas at approximately 37.84385, -94.70500. See the map above.
Is Fort Scott National Historic Site a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Fort Scott National Historic Site is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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