FORT LARNED — Archaeologists believe they have a better idea of where bodies may be buried near a frontier military post in Kansas after conducting a survey.
The history of the Fort Larned National Historic Site stretches back to 1859, when thousands of soldiers were stationed there to preserve peace among Santa Fe Trail travelers and Native Americans. Historical accounts indicate that deceased civilians and military personnel, perhaps as many as 100, were buried near the fort, according to the Great Bend Tribune (