Fort Hays, Military fort in Kansas, United States
Four original buildings remain at Fort Hays, including the blockhouse, guardhouse, and officers' quarters situated along the former Union Pacific Railway line.
Established in 1865 as Fort Fletcher and relocated in 1867, the fort protected stagecoach routes and railway workers during the expansion of the American frontier.
Buffalo Soldiers of the 38th Infantry and 10th Cavalry served at Fort Hays while defending settlers and railroad construction crews in the region.
The Kansas Historical Society maintains the fort grounds as a state historic site, offering guided tours through preserved military structures from Monday to Saturday.
Wild Bill Hickok, Buffalo Bill Cody, and General George Custer passed through Fort Hays during its period as an active military installation.
Location: Kansas
Inception: 1867
Website: https://kshs.org/p/fort-hays-plan-your-visit/19077
GPS coordinates: 38.86170,-99.34220
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:56
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