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Legacy-Building Towards Unity

A hand points a dirty finger at a map of the American Midwest.
Map of Missouri and surrounding area

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From 1842-73, Fort Scott evolved from an isolated frontier outpost into a bustling trade center and played a significant role in events that transformed the United States. Through conflict and war, America grew from a young divided republic into maturity as a united and powerful transcontinental nation.

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Concluding portion of "Fort Scott Movie-Dreams and Dilemmas."

Fort Scott National Historic Site

Last updated: January 27, 2025