Creamery Bridge & Osawatomie Dam
The Fort Harker Guardhouse Museum Complex in Kanopolis, Kansas, is a historical site managed by the Ellsworth County Historical Society, showcasing four preserved buildings from the fort that operated from 1866 to 1873. Visitors can explore the original guard house, along with the 1905 Kanopolis Union Pacific Depot, which features intriguing exhibits related to the long-standing salt mining industry in the area.
Constructed from native Dakota sandstone, these historical structures provide insight into military and local history, including the only operational salt mine today, the Independent Salt Company. The museum complex highlights the significance of salt production, showcasing its diverse uses ranging from road de-icing to agricultural applications.
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