Post Hospital at Fort Dodge, Kansas

Early weather records were kept by surgeons at the post hospitals. Daily weather records from Fort Dodge run from Nov 1867-Feb 1871.

Former Location of the Post Hospital at Fort Hays, Kansas

Forts rarely remained the same for long periods of time. The post hospital, erected in 1867, no longer stands. Daily weather observations were kept here from Aug 1867-Oct 1889.

Fort Larned, Kansas

Located on the Santa Fe Trail, Fort Larned was instrumental in maintaining friendly relations with the Plains Indians.

Post Hospital at Fort Larned, Kansas

Daily weather observations were kept here from Sep 1860-Jun 1878.

View of Fort Larned, Kansas from the Santa Fe Trail

Troops station here protected mail coaches, freighters and other Trail traffic.

Buffalo Soldier Monument, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas

This is the oldest active military base west of the Mississippi River. Daily weather observations date back to July 1827.

View of the Missouri River from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas

This location is also where Lewis and Clark camped on their journey westward. They also kept a daily diary of the weather.

Old Post Hospital at Fort Riley, Kansas

Daily weather observations were recorded here beginning in November 1853.

Fort Scott, Kansas

Fort Scott was established to maintain peace between the various Indian tribes and the white settlers along the military road between Osage land and the state of Missouri.

Reconstructed Post Hospital at Fort Scott, Kansas

Daily weather observations were recorded by the surgeon general from Jul 1842-Mar 1853.

Reconstructed Post Hospital at Fort Scott, Kansas

Surgeons at these military posts were under orders to keep a daily diary of the weather because the army was interested in weather and its impacts on health.

Land Around the Former Site of Fort Wallce, Kansas

This fort, originally located southwest of Goodland, Kansas, no longer stands. Daily weather observations were recorded from Jun 1873-Apr 1882.