Fort Scott Attractions

Fort Scott (pop. 8,300) was a military outpost established in 1842. The Fort was abandoned but the town survived, many of the commercial buildings and Victorian homes from the 1850s to the 1920s are open for touring.The town is the location of the Fort Scott National Historic Site.

Fort Scott National Cemetery

The Fort Scott National Cemetery was established in 1862. It is one of the original 12 national cemeteries that were designated by President Abraham Lincoln.

Address

Fort Scott National Cemetery
900 East National Avenue
Fort Scott, KS 66701
United States

Phone 1 (620) 223-2840

Fax 1 (620) 223-2505

Gunn Park

Gunn Park features 146 acres of land along the Marmaton River. Recreational opportunities include fishing, camping canoeing and paddleboating.