Allen County Jail Museum

The Fort Harker Guardhouse Museum Complex, located in Kanopolis, Kansas, is operated by the Ellsworth County Historical Society and features four preserved buildings from the fort that operated from 1866 to 1873. Visitors can explore the historic Guard House and enjoy exhibits at the adjacent 1905 Kanopolis Union Pacific Depot, which showcases both local wagons and a rare collection of salt mine photographs.

The museum provides insight into the region's rich salt mining history, with the Independent Salt Company still in operation today. This facility produces halite, commonly used for various industrial applications, providing a unique connection between the museum's exhibitions and the area's industrial heritage.

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