National Historic Landmark

Fort Scott National Historic Site

Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas
Listed
October 14, 1966
Type
District
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
66000106

About this property

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 (20,000 m2) of restored tallgrass prairie, inside the city of Fort Scott. It is open to visitors most days of the year.

Location

Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas
37.84385, -94.70500

Categories

MILITARYEXPLORATION/SETTLEMENT
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Native Heritage
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Settlement
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Nearby Historic Sites

Union Block
Civil War
0.2 mi
Fort Scott Downtown Historic District
Early Republic
0.2 mi
Fort Scott Public Carnegie Library
Early Republic
0.3 mi
Moody Building
Industrial
0.3 mi
Brant, Claude and Alberta, House
Industrial
0.5 mi

Nearby Battles

Skirmish at Dry Wood Creek (Missouri)
1861Civil War
4 mi

Questions about this property

When was Fort Scott National Historic Site listed on the National Register?

Fort Scott National Historic Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1966.

What type of historic resource is Fort Scott National Historic Site?

Fort Scott National Historic Site is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Fort Scott National Historic Site a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Fort Scott National Historic Site has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Fort Scott National Historic Site?

The period of significance for Fort Scott National Historic Site is recorded as the early_republic era.

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