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Fort Scott National Historic SiteTheme(s): Civil War | African American | Westward Expansion | |
Description:
The thirty-one year span of history interpreted at Fort Scott National Historic Site is perhaps the most significant era of our nation's history. Fort Scott witnessed a decade of rapid westward
expansion in the 1840s followed by civil strife and unrest in the 1850s that brought about our nation's deadliest conflict-the Civil War.
Fort Scott National Historic Site consists of 20 historic structures, a parade ground and five acres of restored tallgrass prairie. The architectural style of the buildings is French
Colonial with Greek Revival elements. The exteriors of the buildings are restored to their 1840s appearance.
Designations:
National Historic Site (October 19, 1978)
Accessibility:
Parking, restrooms, and most first floors are accessible to those in wheelchairs. The audio-visual program is also accessible and is closed-captioned. A photo book and video tour are available for the mobility impaired. A wheelchair is available for onsite use at the visitor center.
Getting Around:
The site is accessible only by foot or wheelchair. Visitors should watch their step on the uneven walkways and steep stairs.
Activites:
Educational Programs | Nature Walks | And more.
Facilities:
Picnic Areas | Comfort Stations | Museum Exhibits | Tours & Guided Activities | And more.
Directions to Fort Scott National Historic Site
Plane:
The town of Fort Scott has a small airport. A larger airport is located in Joplin-60 miles away.
The nearest international airport is in Kansas City-90 miles away.
Car:
Fort Scott National Historic Site is located in downtown Fort
Scott, Kansas. U.S. Highways 69 and 54 intersect here. Fort Scott
is about 90 miles south of Kansas City and 60 miles northwest of
Joplin, Missouri. It is 4 miles from the Kansas-Missouri border.
Approaches from all directions are well signed.
Public Transportation
The town of Fort Scott is served by Jefferson Bus Lines.
Attractions:
Mine Creek State Historic Site
Phone:913-352-8890
Marais Des Cygnes Massacre State Historic Site
Adair Cabin State Historic Site
Phone:913-755-4384
Prairie State Park
Phone:417-843-6711
Nearby Parks:
George Washington Carver National Monument in Missouri (80 miles)
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield in Missouri (80 miles)
Harry S Truman National Historic Site in Missouri (80 miles)
Brown V Board Of Education National Historic Site in Kansas (80 miles)
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve in Kansas (80 miles)
Pea Ridge National Military Park in Arkansas (80 miles)
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