Fort Larned Beef Corral

Fresh beef was always a welcome food for the soldiers.

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Larned, KS

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Stop 6 - The Beef Corral

A 100 x 180-foot post and rail closure for cattle was constructed near the river. When available, the soldiers’ rations included 20 ounces of fresh beef per day. Beef was also allotted to local tribes.