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.
Midwest
Fort Scott
Bourbon County, KS
Population
7,569
Walk Score
65 · Somewhat Walkable
Median rent
$798
Median home value
$82,300
Platted
1857
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- Fort Scott Downtown Historic District · listed 2009
- Fort Scott National Historic Site · listed 1966
Notable landmarks
- A.B. Paine Photo Supply Co.
- Brant, Claude and Alberta, House · listed 2022
- First Congregational Church · listed 2005
- First Presbyterian Church · listed 2008
- Fort Scott National Cemetery
- Fort Scott National Cemetery · listed 1999
- Fort Scott Public Carnegie Library · listed 1987
- Herbert, Thomas L. and Anna B., House · listed 2021
- Marmaton Bridge · listed 1982
- Moody Building · listed 1977
- Union Block · listed 1972
- Ware, Eugene, Elementary School · listed 2005
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