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Fort Larned National Historic SiteView from between barracks buildings of parade ground.
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Fort Larned National Historic Site
On Display Now
Captain Trego's Frock Coat

Captain Trego's Frock Coat

First time on display in the Visitor Center, Captain Trego's frock coat. Captain Edgar Poe Trego of Company H of the Eighth Kansas Volunteer Infantry was killed at Chickamauga and later Trego County, Kansas was named in his honor.

Bessie Wallace (second from right) sits on the porch with her brothers and a neighborhood friend, 1903. Credit: Truman Library.  

Did You Know?
Bess Wallace was the oldest of four children born to David and Madge Wallace. Her three younger brothers were Frank, George and Fred.

Last Updated: August 19, 2007 at 15:22 EST