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Was Fort Larned a significant military post?

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Was Fort Larned a significant military post?

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Yes, it certainly was. For many years this was the only post between Fort Leavenworth, Kansas and Fort Lyon, Colorado, on the Santa Fe Trail. This post was instrumental in keeping the Trail open and in curbing Indian activities in this region.