Veterans Memorial Park

The Fort Harker Guardhouse Museum Complex in Kanopolis, Kansas, is managed by the Ellsworth County Historical Society and features four preserved buildings from a fort that operated from 1866 to 1873. Among them is the restored Guard House, which houses a small museum showcasing the area's history, including exhibits from the nearby Kanopolis Union Pacific Depot, which displays items related to the region's long-standing salt mining industry.

The museum's collection highlights the local heritage, particularly the operations of the Independent Salt Company, the last remaining salt mine in Kanopolis. Visitors can explore the significance of halite production, which has played a vital role in various industries, from road maintenance to livestock feed and oil drilling.

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