Fort Scott in Bourbon County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Jacob "Merritt" Anthony
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Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 21, 2026
1. Jacob "Merritt" Anthony Marker
Jacob "Merritt" Anthony 1834-1900 came to Fort Scott in April 1856 having followed John Brown, the militant abolitionist (free slave). Merritt owned and operated the Singer Sewing Machine Co. located at 11 W. Wall after the Civil War ended until shortly before 1900. Merritt's daughter Lucy Elmina Anthony followed her aunt, Susan B. Anthony, in her travels. Susan B. Anthony spent many restful times in Fort Scott visiting her brother Merritt.
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Erected by Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, LEAD Bourbon County, Let's Make It Easier! and Pathways to a Healthy Kansas. (Marker Number 10.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Susan B. Anthony series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1856.
Location. 37° 50.457′ N, 94° 42.381′ W. Marker is in Fort Scott, Kansas, in Bourbon County. It is at the intersection of South Main Street and 1st Street, on the right when traveling south on South Main
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Regionally, this marker is in 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: Play Ball (within shouting distance of this marker); The Stout Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ingham Building (about 300 feet away); Richards Building (about 300 feet away); Gordon Parks (about 400 feet away); Moody Building (about 400 feet away); Whats With the Bricks? (about 400 feet away); C. F. Drake Building (about 400 feet away). 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
Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 21, 2026
2. Jacob "Merritt" Anthony Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 4, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
