Fort Osage National Historic Landmark

This site was noted on the Corps of Discovery journey by Clark, he noted "a high commanding position, more than 70 feet above high-water mark, and overlooking the river, which is here but of little depth." Making this a suitable location for a future fort.   

Picture from http://www.jacksongov.org/fortosage/

The Fort Osage National Historic Landmark is run by the Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department.

It is located at:
107 Osage Street
Sibley, Missouri
(816)650-5737


Hours are:
Yearround -   Tuesday-Sunday 9:00am to 4:30 pm

Admissions:  Adult $7
                    Children (5-13) $4
                    Seniors (62+) $3

Picture from http://www.jacksongov.org/fortosage/

From the Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department's Historic Sites Teacher's Guide

Under the direction of William Clark, joint commander of the Lewis and Clark expedition, soldiers began construction of the Fort in 1808 to serve several purposes.  It functioned as one of the first Federal outposts in the newly acquired Louisiana Territory, housing soldiers to guard the new territory and to protect the trading post located there.  

Other references about Fort Osage National Historic Landmark:

Fort Osage National Historic Monument

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Osage

http://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/lewisandclark/osa.htm