National Historic Site · Kansas, United States
Fort Scott National Historic Site
Fort Scott National Historic Site is a national historic site in Kansas, United States, covering 20.1 acres (8.1 ha), established in 1978.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Historic Site |
|---|---|
| Location | Kansas, United States |
| Area | 20.1 acres (8.1 ha) |
| Established | 1978 |
| Coordinates | 37.8439° N, 94.7047° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About 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.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Kansas City International Airport (MCI) · Kansas City, United States · 100.7 miles away
- Tulsa International Airport (TUL) · Tulsa, United States · 131.1 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Fort Scott National Historic Site?
Fort Scott National Historic Site is in Kansas, United States (37.8439° N, 94.7047° W).
When was Fort Scott National Historic Site established?
Fort Scott National Historic Site was established in 1978, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Fort Scott National Historic Site?
Fort Scott National Historic Site covers 20.1 acres (8.1 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Scott_National_Historic_Site — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/fosc/ — Official park page.