Fort Scott in Bourbon County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Welch, Badger & Co. Dry Goods Store
1867
Fort Scott Historic District 1860
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 18, 2011
1. Welch, Badger & Co. Dry Goods Store Marker
One of the oldest existing mid-nineteenth century buildings. Const. by B.P. McDonald.Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture.
Location. 37° 50.508′ N, 94° 42.312′ W. Marker is in Fort Scott, Kansas, in Bourbon County. Marker is at the intersection of Wall Street and Scott Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Wall Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 124 East Wall Street, Fort Scott KS 66701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bank of Fort Scott (within shouting distance of this marker); C. F. Drake Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Star Clothing House (about 400 feet away); Civil War Town (about 400 feet away); Fort Gardens (about 400 feet away); Gordon Parks (about 400 feet away); The Sites and People of Fort Scott (about 400 feet away); Fort Scott Yesterday (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Scott.
Also see . . . Fort Scott Downtown Historic District National Register Nomination. (Submitted on July 4, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 18, 2011
2. Welch, Badger & Co. Dry Goods Store and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 520 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 4, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
