Fort Atkinson, Ford County, Kansas

Old Fort Mann

The text discusses the history of Fort Atkinson in Kansas which began as Camp MacKay. Fort Atkinson, Kansas was the first army post on the Santa Fe Trail.


Fort Atkinson, Kansas-The Wet Route

Ruts near Fort Atkinson

This document contains information about Fort Atkinson, Kansas on the Wet Route of the Santa Fe Trail and photos of the interpretive markers associated with it.




Kansas State Historical Society

Border Ruffians

This article relays the history of the Kansas State Historical Society. Pages 40-41 specifically discuss their archaeological programs and collections.