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  • Welcome to Fort Scott, Kansas
    A
    Kansas Main Street community.

    Historic charm. Modern experiences. Small-town hospitality.

    Nestled in the heart of Southeast Kansas at the crossroads of U.S. Highways 69 and 54, Fort Scott is the perfect destination for a day trip, weekend getaway, meeting, motorcoach tour, reunion, or sporting event. Explore nationally significant history, stroll our vibrant downtown, shop unique boutiques, enjoy locally owned restaurants, discover public art, experience live entertainment, and make lasting memories at festivals and events held throughout the year.

    Whether you're planning your first visit or returning to discover something new, we're here to help you create the perfect Fort Scott experience.

    Start planning your visit today by exploring our attractions, events, dining, shopping, and lodging—
    or contact us for personalized itinerary ideas.

    Come experience Fort Scott—where history comes alive and every visit has a story to tell.

  • The primary employment industries in Fort Scott include manufacturing of architectural window/doors, printing products, industrial belts, laboratory equipment/fume hoods, and fuel/lube trucks.

    Additional sectors include general merchandise warehousing and distribution, masonry and restoration, health insurance claims processing, agriculture, retail, social services, healthcare, education and more!

     

  • The Chamber maintains a listing of landlords and current rental housing available.
    The list may be found here online, or hard copies may be picked up at the Chamber.

    We also have Rental Request Cards that may be filled out with specifics you are looking for and we will send that information out to local landlords.

    Looking to buy?
    You can click here and also find our Chamber member realtors and more information.

  • The Chamber and Economic Development foster business retention, expansion and recruitment the Fort Scott area by coordination of the community assets.  

    We work with current employers as well as recruit businesses that improve the quality of life for the citizens of Fort Scott.  

    The Chamber has a loan program for entrepreneurs and the new BWERC center offers a one-stop shop for SBDC, KANSASWORKS, and economic development.

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