Fort Larned National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service)

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Guardian of the Santa Fe Trail

In a time of tension, conflict, and sweeping change, Fort Larned was established to protect U.S. interests on the Santa Fe Trail. Here, the United States sought both war and peace with Plains Indians as each grappled for control of the vast Kansas prairies. Experience Fort Larned, the best-preserved and best-restored frontier fort in the nation.

		Santa Fe Trail Trade on the Santa Fe Trail was profitable but dangerous work. As Southern Plains Indians struggled to protect their homes, freedom, and independence from the growing number of intruders, the conflict necessitated a permanent U.S. military presence. Fort Larned was a critical part of the military's solution. more...

		Hancock's War In the spring of 1867, General Winfield Scott Hancock met with several Cheyenne chiefs at Fort Larned to impress upon them the Army's power. Within days, Hancock had blundered into a state of outright war. What started as a simple talk at Fort Larned became Kansas's bloodiest season in the Indian Wars period. more...

		Buffalo Soldiers at Fort Larned Company A of the 10th U.S. Cavalry served at Fort Larned from 1867 to 1869. Despite their admirable record, the all-black troops of the 10th came face to face with the issues of segregation and racism in the post-Civil War era. more...

		Special Events Fort Larned comes to life with all the sights, sounds, and smells of a working frontier fort during our special event weekends. Other living history activities continue throughout the year. Check our schedule of events for more information. more...

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Fort Larned NHS
1767 KS Hwy 156
Larned, KS 67550-5357

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Phone

Visitor Center
(620) 285-6911

Fax

(620) 285-3571

Climate

Average highs in the summer range in the 80s and 90s from May to September with occasional days over 100 degrees. Winters are cool with average highs in December and January in the low 40s, and occasional cold snaps near zero degrees. Average annual precipitation is 24.75 inches.
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