About this property
Fort Harker, located in Kanopolis, Kansas, was an active military installation of the United States Army from November 17, 1866, to October 5, 1872. The fortification was named after General Charles Garrison Harker, who was killed in action at the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain in the American Civil War. Fort Harker replaced Fort Ellsworth, which had been located 1.6 km (0.99 mi) from the location of Fort Harker and was abandoned after the new fortifications at Fort Harker were…
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 72000497. It was listed on February 23, 1972.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Fort Harker Guardhouse listed on the National Register?
Fort Harker Guardhouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 23, 1972.
What type of historic resource is Fort Harker Guardhouse?
Fort Harker Guardhouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Fort Harker Guardhouse?
The period of significance for Fort Harker Guardhouse is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1866.
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