The Santa Fe Trail at Fort Larned

The route wagons on the Dry Route took by Fort Larned after crossing the Pawnee River.

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Larned, KS

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Stop 7 - The Santa Fe Trail at Fort Larned

Wagon trains following the Dry Route crossed the river near the modern water tower on the horizon and passed the south side of Fort Larned near where you're standing. Some wagons followed the north bank of the river, crossing on the west side of Fort Larned. Fort Larned's sandstone blocks were quarried to the left of the water tower.

You can explore other places along the Santa Fe Trail using the Santa Fe National Historic Trail's Oncell cell phone tour.