Larned Attractions
North-east of Dodge City is Fort Larned, an important military post on the Santa Fe Trail. Here William T. Sherman, Philip Sheridan, George A. Custer, Kit Carson, Wild Bill Hickock guarded the railroad to the west. Nine of the original buildings are still preserved.
Larned (pop. 4,200) is the county seat of Pawnee County, Kansas.
Larned (pop. 4,200) is the county seat of Pawnee County, Kansas.
Fort Larned National Historic Site
Fort Larned was established in 1859 near the midpoint of the Santa Fe Trail to protect mail coaches and freight caravans. Today, as a unit of the National Park Service, it is the best preserved Indian Wars military post on the Santa Fe Trail.
Fort Larned National Historic Site
1767 Kansas Highway 156
Larned, KS 67550
United States
1767 Kansas Highway 156
Larned, KS 67550
United States
Phone 1 (620) 285-6911
Fax 1 (620) 285-3571
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Nicodemus National Historic Site
The Nicodemus National Historic Site commemorates an all-Black town that was founded by African Americans following the Civil War. It is a symbol of the pioneer spirit of the African Americans who set out on their own to seek freedom.
The National Park Service has a temporary Visitor Center located in the Nicodemus Township Hall.
The National Park Service has a temporary Visitor Center located in the Nicodemus Township Hall.
Nicodemus National Historic Site
304 Washington Avenue
Bogue, KS 67625-3015
United States
304 Washington Avenue
Bogue, KS 67625-3015
United States
Phone 1 (785) 839-4233
Fax 1 (785) 839-4325
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Santa Fe Trail Center Museum and Library
The Santa Fe Trail Center Museum and Library west of Larned tells the story of the area that was once known as the Santa Fe Trail. An outdoor museum, with sod and dugout houses and a one-room schoolhouse, offers living history programs.
All values are in United States Dollars
Santa Fe Trail Center
RR 3, Box 137
Larned, KS 67550-9355
United States
RR 3, Box 137
Larned, KS 67550-9355
United States
Phone 1 (620) 285-2054
Fax 1 (620) 285-7491
Hours
May 30 to September 6
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
September 7 to May 29
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 4.00 |
| Child 18 & under | $ 2.50 |
| Child 11 & under | $ 1.50 |
| Child 5 & under | FREE |
Facilities
Gift shop
