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Fort Scott National Historic SitePhotograph of Powder Magazine and Officers Quarters at Fort Scott
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Fort Scott National Historic Site
Facilities Available
Modern comfort stations and drinking fountains are located in the Infantry Barracks on the east side of the parade ground and in the visitor center although the former is better equipped for larger groups. Please try to arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled time to allow students to use the facilities.
The hosptial/visitor center is the best example of French Colonial architecture on site. Note all of the elements.  

Did You Know?
Fort Scott uses three styles of architecture: French Colonial, Greek Revival, and vernacular. The most dominant is French Colonial; characterized by wide porches, stairways and a broken roofline. Most living quarters are on the second floor to avoid bad air believed to exist at lower levels.

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Last Updated: January 16, 2007 at 17:52 EST