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Fort Leavenworth, Kansas

In 1996 Fort Leavenworth was designated a Registered National Historic Landmark and a portion of the fort is on the National Register of Historic Places. In an effort to share this historic facility and expand its welcome to visitors, Fort Leavenworth has erected a series of wayside pedestals at 17 historic sites on the fort. Each stone pedestal displays beautiful artwork and narrative as well as a two-to-eight minute recording explaining the historical significance of the site.

Self Guided Tour

1. "Queen of the Frontier Posts" 2. "Frontier Freight Operations" 3. "World War I and World War II Induction Centers" 4. "Deploy as Skimishers, CHARGE!" 5. "Command and General Staff College" 6. "Highway to the West" 7. "Arsenal of the West" 8. "Cantonment Leavenworth" 9. "Main Parade Field" 10. "Peace Makers" 11. "Battle Training-Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow" 12. "West End Parade" 13. "Pioneers, Settler, Heroes Remembered" 14. "First Kansas Territorial Capital and Military Prison" 15. "Native American Prisoners of War" 16. "Trails West" 17. "Horsemanship Training"

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Headquarters Area

Headquarters area buildings are named for Generals Sherman, Grant, and Sheridan. They were built from 1859 to 1904 and are on the site of the former soldiers burying ground.

Fort Leavenworth, KS Historic Buildings

Sutler's Home

Built in 1841 as the residence of the post sutler, Hiram Rich, who supplied the troops with such "nonissued items" as tobacco, writing paper, and whiskey.

Fort Leavenworth, KS Famous Homes

General Grant's Statue

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.

Fort Leavenworth, KS Memorials

U.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 Buildings

Command & General Staff College

The School of Application for Cavalry and Infantry, established in 1881.

Fort Leavenworth, KS Colleges

Things to do near Fort Leavenworth, KS

Osawatomie History Museum

NASCART Indoor Racing

Lake Miola

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Deer Creek Golf Course

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Cabela's

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