Fort Dodge, Military fort in Ford County, Kansas
Fort Dodge stands on Highway 400, featuring multiple preserved buildings from its establishment period and modern facilities for veteran care.
The United States Army established Fort Dodge in 1865 as a strategic post to protect travelers and workers along the Santa Fe Trail.
The fort transformed from a military installation into the Kansas Soldiers' Home in 1890, continuing its connection to military service through veteran care.
Visitors can explore the grounds through a self-guided walking tour that includes access to the historic library with documents from the fort's operation.
The first structures at Fort Dodge consisted of dugouts and sod houses before permanent wooden and stone buildings replaced them.
Location: Kansas
Inception: 1865
GPS coordinates: 37.73060,-99.93470
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:11
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