Fort Osage was built in 1808 to fulfill
one of the provisions of a treaty between the Osage Indians and the United
States. It was, for a time, the westernmost US military post. According
to the terms of the treaty, the fort was a trade center for the Osage, Kansa,
and other regional tribes. It was also a convenient rendezvous for trappers,
mountain men, and explorers. Today, the fort has
been partially restored as a Jackson County park.
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