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Fort Scott National Historic Site
Agents of Destiny
Dragoons getting ready to leave Fort Scott on an expedition. From a wayside exhibit at Fort Scott. Artwork by Keith Rocco.

Keith Rocco

Dragoons preparing to depart Fort Scott.

Agents of Destiny is a mini tour of the dragoon barracks and stables with activities at three different locations.



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Col. George Croghan

Did You Know?
Colonel George Croghan, the inspector general, visited the fort in 1844. He praised living conditions, but disliked the layout. He remarked that the hospital "interrupted in the most offensive way, the only refreshing summer breezes" One author doubted that any building could stop a Kansas wind.
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Last Updated: May 25, 2011 at 09:31 MST