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Fort Scott
Fort Scott, KS, United States of America · Kansas
Destination guide
About Fort Scott
Fort Scott is a city in and the county seat of Bourbon County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 7,552. It is named for Gen. Winfield Scott. The city is located 88 miles (142 km) south of Kansas City on the Marmaton River. It is the home of the Fort Scott National Historic Site and the Fort Scott National Cemetery.
- Best time
- May - Oct
- Language
- English
- Currency
- USD ($)
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- Population
- 7,552
- Elevation
- 258 m
Local guide
Things to do
Experiences and activities travelers enjoy around the destination.
- Marmaton ParkPark · Marmaton Park, Fort Scott, Kansas, United States of America
- Bridal Veil ParkPark · Bridal Veil Park, Fort Scott, KS 66701, United States of America
- Nelson ParkPark · Nelson Park, Fort Scott, Kansas, United States of America
- Gunn ParkPark · Gunn Park, Fort Scott, Kansas, United States of America
- Ellis ParkPark · Ellis Park, Fort Scott, Kansas, United States of America
Sightseeing
Top attractions
Landmarks and sights travelers visit around the destination.
- Lowell Milken Center for Unsung HerosMuseum · Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heros, East Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701, United States of America
- Fort Scott National Historic SitePark · Fort Scott National Historic Site, Fort Scott, KS 66701, United States of America
- Fort Scott National Historic SitePark · Fort Scott National Historic Site, Fort Scott, Kansas, United States of America
- Fisher ParkPark · Fisher Park, Fort Scott, Kansas, United States of America
- 3rd Street ParkPark · 3rd Street Park, Fort Scott, Kansas, United States of America
Good to know
FAQs about Fort Scott
May - Oct
Location
Fort Scott, KS, United States of America
Fort Scott, KS, United States of America
37.8400° N, 94.7083° W
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