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

The Stout Building

Walk Fort Scott

Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 21, 2026

1. The Stout Building Marker

Inscription.
The Stout Building at 102 N. National Ave. was built in 1912 by Durkee and Stout. They were the Fort Scott Grain and Implement Co. and sold John Deere, Kingman, and International as well as buggies, carriages, and wagons. In later years they added Cadillac, Jeffries and Reo towing cars. The Stout Building has previously been in a car dealership, bowling alley, skating rink, a conference location, and currently Luther's BBQ.

Aside:
Drinking at least five glasses of water a day can reduce your chances of suffering from a heart attack by 40%.

Erected by Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, LEAD Bourbon County, Let's Make It Easier! and Pathways to a Healthy Kansas. (Marker Number 13.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.

Location. 37° 50.502′ N, 94° 42.367′ W. Marker is in Fort Scott, Kansas, in Bourbon County. It is on South Main Street south of Wall Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 S Main St, Fort Scott KS 66701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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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: C. F. Drake Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Whats With the Bricks? (within shouting distance of this marker); Bank of Fort Scott (within shouting distance of this marker); Welch, Badger & Co. Dry Goods Store (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Milrose Block (about 300 feet away); Jacob "Merritt" Anthony (about 300 feet away); Star Clothing House (about 300 feet away); Eugene Ware (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Scott.

Regarding The Stout Building. Luther's BBQ closed in November 2022.

Also see . . . Downtown Walking Trail (Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce). 20 markers with fun facts were placed

Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 21, 2026

2. The Stout Building Marker

in downtown Fort Scott. They also include photos as well as health and life tips. QR code on the marker brings you to this link. (Submitted on October 6, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 6, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.