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National Cemetery
Designated a National Cemetery by President Abraham Lincoln in 1862 along with eleven others, military graves date back to 1846.
Today, more than 20,000 veterans representing every war since 1812 are buried in the cemetery. Two soldiers from Operation Desert Storm were interred here in 1991.
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More Things to Do
Barth Hall and the “Beehive”
Barth Hall, the building on the corner of Kearney and McCellan Avenues, was the home…
Learn more →Buffalo Soldier Monument
The Buffalo Soldier Monument, the brainchild of General Colin Powell, is a recent addition to…
Learn more →Command & General Staff College
The School of Application for Cavalry and Infantry, established in 1881.
Learn more →French Cannons
These beautiful artifacts of bygone wars remain a mystery at Fort Leavenworth. They were cast…
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Events in Fort Leavenworth
Apr
25
Fort Leavenworth Homes Tour and Frontier Army Encampment
Apr
30
Demo Day!!! (PING COBRA CALLAWAY etc.)
May
7
FMWR Army Open
May
16
2-Person Chapman (VERSUS DUBS DREAD)
Jun
27
July 4th Customer Appreciation Scramble
Aug
8
CGSC Get Acquainted Golf Scramble
Aug
8
Ladies Challenge
Aug
15–16
2017 Post Championship
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