Fort Scott National Historic Site

Fort Scott National Historic Site

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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. …

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Jan 19, 2025
This is the last National Monument we’ve not been to in Kansas is Fort Scott. So, this trip was an opportunity to see it. The Park Service has done a nice job of recreating the Fort with reconstructe… Full review by MikeB1952
Sep 23, 2024
Be prepared for some walking! The front desk staff in the visitors' center was very nice and knowledgeable. A great stop that's free and a look at a time in US history that is semi-forgotten. Full review by Shawn L
Mar 13, 2024
This historic site is very well maintained and the staff that was available did a great job of answering questions. Unfortunately we were there before everything was opened for the season so we misse… Full review by I4231XIrichardh
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Is there parking available for RV/campers?
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Yes, there is an overflow lot for campers and trailers, they just cannot park there over night
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Is there a place to stamp your national park passport?
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Yes there is. When you arrive there, go to the visitor center and have ranger stamp it. If you have kids they'll also do a junior ranger swearing in.
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Was there ever a wall or stockade around the fort?
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No, there was not. Fort Scott was a peacekeeping fort, there was no real enemy on the frontier at this time, therefore, no need to have...
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