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We are proud of our community and it’s rich heritage.  The quality of life in Larned, Kansas, is a well-kept secret.  Only those who have had the privilege of growing up in the Larned area and those who continue to make it thrive are in on the secret.

There is so much to offer .. from a quality school system to beautiful parks and community activities.  We welcome you to tour Larned through the following community links!

Larned is located in the heart of Kansas where hospitality and historic roots run deep. Home to Fort Larned, one of the best preserved Forts in the country and access to multiple museums and landmarks that show firsthand the heritage of this great community.  Larned is a wonderful small town with caring citizens and beautiful scenery.  Our always accessible parks, walk in hunting, and community events make Larned a great place to visit or make your home.  Home to the Larned State Hospital, Larned Juvenile Correctional Facility, and Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility, along with a strong agriculture industry create a large economic opportunity for the town.  For more information, please visit the Larned Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center.

Fort Larned Unified School District is a community of learners dedicated to the creation of an environment where children can be successful. Thanks to the efforts of their talented and dedicated employees, a strong and supportive Board of Education, involved and committed parents and a community that values what our school district has to offer, our children have the opportunity to take advantage of a rich and diverse PK-12 educational experience.

Our goal is to provide an environment where all children can learn to the best of their abilities. We are committed to building and sustaining positive learning experiences where all students develop essential skills necessary to positively contribute to our ever-changing world. We promote the use of technology in the classroom and support our teachers in their efforts to integrate technology with in classroom learning opportunities.

In a time of tension, conflict, and sweeping change, Fort Larned was established to protect U.S. interests on the Santa Fe Trail. Here, the United States sought both war and peace with Plains Indians as each grappled for control of the vast Kansas prairies.  Experience Fort Larned, the best-preserved and best-restored frontier fort in the nation.

The Santa Fe Trail Center is a unique educational institution devoted to the interpretation of the historic transportation route known as the Santa Fe Trail. This regional museum and library preserves artifacts and manuscripts related to the blending of the major cultures along the Trail and enhances understanding of the continued development of the Trail. Interrelated interpretive exhibits, learning programs, and resource materials engage and enlighten a diverse public of varied ages, backgrounds, and knowledge, compelling them to examine their perception of the past.

The 9-hole “Larned” course at the Larned Country Club facility in Larned, Kansas features 2,747 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 35 . The course rating is 33.9 and it has a slope rating of 106.  Larned golf course opened in 1950.

A cinema treasure!   The State Theatre originally opened in the late-1940′s.  After being closed for two years, the old cinema reopened in early July 2002 with a theater full of volunteers running the show. The theater was recently renovated and its famous neon marquee is a showcase for new releases.