Fort Scott in Bourbon County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Go Greyhounds!

Walk Fort Scott

Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 21, 2026

1. Go Greyhounds! Marker

Inscription.
Fort Scott Community College was founded in 1919, the oldest 2-year college in continuous operation in Kansas. The term "JUCO" was coined here, with reference to when the community college was known as a junior college. The college moved to its current location on Horton Street in 1968.

Aside:
Tea can lower risks of heart attack, certain cancers, type 2 Diabetes and Parkinson's disease. Just make sure your tea isn't too sweet!

Drinking coffee can reduce the risk of depression, especially in women.

Erected by Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, LEAD Bourbon County, Let's Make It Easier! and Pathways to a Healthy Kansas. (Marker Number 2.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.

Location. 37° 50.573′ N, 94° 42.348′ W. Marker is in Fort Scott, Kansas, in Bourbon County. It is on Old Fort Boulevard north of Wall Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 220 Old Fort Blvd, Fort Scott KS 66701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in

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Eastern Kansas and specifically in Bleeding Kansas Border War Country.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Corn Belt,

on the prairies,

and on the Southern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Gordon Parks (here, next to this marker); The Sites and People of Fort Scott (here, next to this marker); Fort Scott (here, next to this marker); Fort Scott Yesterday (a few steps from this marker); Medal of Honor (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Town (within shouting distance of this marker); Sutler Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Eugene Ware (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Scott.

Also see . . . Downtown Walking Trail (Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce). 20 markers with fun facts were placed in downtown Fort Scott. They also include photos as well as health and life tips. QR code on the marker

Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 21, 2026

2. Go Greyhounds! Marker

Fort Scott National Historic Site is in the background.

brings you to this link. (Submitted on October 3, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 3, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.