Officers' Quarters No. 2

A Home for Officers, Civilians, and Children

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This building, an original officers' quarters, features many examples of the timber and frame construction that went into the creation of a permanent post. On its exterior, one can see examples of the Greek Revival architectural features that Captain Swords used to build a military post that was intended to impress visitors and instill a sense of pride in those who lived here. A brochure available inside identifies the various building elements

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1 minute, 16 seconds

This video podcast accompanies the audio portion of the Wilson Goodlander stop on Fort Scott's cell phone tour. This stop highlights the construction story of Fort Scott.