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Fort Scott National Historic Site
Life on the Frontier
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Did You Know?
The fort was named for General Winfield Scott, who was the commander of all American armies in the 1840s. General Scott was none too happy about it and said that it was done without his knowledge and against his wishes.
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Last Updated: May 13, 2008 at 07:31 EST |