During the Civil War, the Army used mail wagons like this one to carry the mail and news from coast to coast. They were protected by soldiers from Fort Larned.
Brass scales and buttons had to be polished to a shine, usually tended to in the barracks.
The Mess Hall is a part of the enlisted mens' barracks. Beef, beans, bread and coffee were the staple foods of each soldier's diet.
The soldiers chipped in some funds to buy the nice porcelain china displaying the name of their Infantry proudly.
Bunkbeds line the barracks - four men to a bunk. Shelves and coat hooks are along the walls for uniform clothing.
Last updated: April 10, 2015
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Contact Info
Mailing Address:
1767 KS Hwy 156
Larned,
KS
67550
Phone:
620-285-6911
This phone is answered during regular business hours. After hours calls will be answered the next day. Please select a mailbox or leave a message on the main extension when the fort is closed.
