Sculpted by Loredo Taft, in 1889, the statue and the pedestal are 9 feet tall each. It was the largest statue of its type in the Midwest when it was installed.
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Syracuse Houses
The two frame houses are known as the Syracuse Houses because they were designed in 1855 by E.V. Carr, a prominent architect from Syracuse, New York. Lt. Colonel George Custer and his wife lived in one of these houses for a few months in 1868.
Fort Leavenworth, KS Historic BuildingsU.S. Disciplinary Barracks
The "DB," as it is known, was established as a military prison in 1873. The buildings inside date from 1863 to 1964. The DB is the only military maximum security facility. This USDB closed in 2003 and the inmates were moved to the new USDB on the west side of the fort. The 'castle'
Fort Leavenworth, KS Historic BuildingsThe Rookery
The Rookery at 12-14 Sumner Place is the oldest house in Kansas. It was completed in 1834 and was the first permanent post headquarters building. Lieutenant Douglas MacArthur lived here in the early 1900s. The building is a Registered National Landmark.
Fort Leavenworth, KS Famous HomesBuffalo Soldier Monument
The Buffalo Soldier Monument, the brainchild of General Colin Powell, is a recent addition to Fort Leavenworth's historic landmarks. Dedicated in 1992, the monument honors the African-American soldiers who served in the 9th and 10th Cavalry Regiments.
Fort Leavenworth, KS MonumentsCommand & General Staff College
The School of Application for Cavalry and Infantry, established in 1881.
Fort Leavenworth, KS CollegesThings to do near Fort Leavenworth, KS
Deer Creek Golf Course
Golf Course Information: Semi Private, 18 Holes, Par 72. Yardage: 6811 Rating: 74.5 Features Cart Rental, Club Ren...
St. Andrews Golf Club
St. Andrews is an 18-hole course that is well balanced and challenging for both beginners and scratch golfers. The front a...
Dick Clark's American Bandstand Grill
Dick Clark's American Bandstand Grill is complete with memorabilia from Dick Clark's personal collection of music history. ...