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Fort Larned National Historic SiteSoldiers firing the mountain howitzer.
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Guardian of the Santa Fe Trail

With nine beautifully restored buildings Fort Larned NHS gives you a chance to experience military life on the Santa Fe Trail. Established on the vast prairie in western Kansas, troops stationed at Fort Larned protected mail coaches, freighters and other Trail traffic. As the site of an Indian Agency, Fort Larned also was instrumental in maintaining friendly relations with Plains Indians.
 
Fort Larned Aerial View

Fort Larned's 150th Anniversary

Fort Larned National Historic Site is celebrating our 150th anniversary with special events and commemorations throughout 2009.

 
 

 

 

 

 
 

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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

The climate of the area is classified as typical interior continental type with cold winters, warm summers and a short spring and fall. Dress for the season.
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Striker attending to ladies in the Captain's quarters.  

Did You Know?
Officers were allowed to hire a paid servant as part of his allotted allowance in the 1860's Army. Most of the time an unmarried lady would fill this position, but if unavailable, an officer would try to hire a soldier.

Last Updated: October 12, 2009 at 12:58 EST