Park Details

Name:	Fort Scott National Historic Site
Address:	Old Fort Boulevard
	P.O. Box 918
	Fort Scott
	Kansas
	66701
Phone:	620-223-0310
Fax:	620-223-0188
Email:	fosc_interpretation@nps.gov
URL:	www.nps.gov/fosc

Category

• National park

General Description

Established in 1842 to protect the Permanent Indian Frontier, Fort Scott played a significant role in events and forces that shaped the nation in the mid-19th century. Fort Scott National Historic Site preserves over 20 historic structures, some of the oldest in Kansas, and features 31 furnished rooms, a parade ground, exhibits, and a restored tallgrass prairie. From westward expansion, to Bleeding Kansas, and the Civil War, the site is rich with stories of our past.

Accessibility Features

General Accessibility Features

• Accessible bathrooms
• Accessible trails

Amenities and Lodging

• Accessible gift shops

Information and Interpretation Features

• Nature centers, visitor centers and/or museums that are accessible for people using mobility devices
• Audio visuals with captioning
• Exhibits located on accessible routes