Today, three of the original buildings are now part of the Fort Harker Musuem, run by the Ellsworth County Historical Society. The complex includes the original guardhouse, junior officer’s quarters, and the old railroad depot. Other buildings once used by commanding officers have been modernized and are now utilized as private residences.
The post is located in the small town of Kanopolis, about five miles southeast of Ellsworth, the northern entry point for the Prairie Trail Scenic Byway. This community hosts the annual Ft. Harker Days celebration.
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Fort Harker Guardhouse Museum Complex
308 West Ohio
Kanopolis, Kansas 67454
785-472-3059