In the 1830s, settlers heading for the Oregon and Santa Fe Trails crossed the Missouri River at this point. Teams of oxen pulled the loaded wagons through the "cut " in the hillside you can still see today.
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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 HomesOld Stone Wall
The Stone wall behind and across the street from Grant's statue is a favorite with photographers. The wall was restored in the early part of this century by the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Fort Leavenworth, KS LandmarksFrench Cannons
These beautiful artifacts of bygone wars remain a mystery at Fort Leavenworth. They were cast in the 1700s in Paris; the name of the foundryman and place and date of manufacture are on each piece. How or why they came to Leavenworth is unknown.
Fort Leavenworth, KS Military HistoryBuffalo 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 MonumentsNational 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.
Fort Leavenworth, KS CemeteriesThings to do near Fort Leavenworth, KS
Campbell Home
This was the home of David Gee Campbell, the founder of Campbelltown, the original name sited for Merriam. The original house...
National Register Sites of Kansas City
* Argentine Carnegie Library, 28th Street and Metropolitan Avenue (4-30-86) * Castle Rock, 852 Washington Blvd. (2-18-00) *...
First Baptist Church of Bethel
First Baptist Church of Bethel is a church organized in 1872. In the early day they worshiped inside the old Pomeroy school h...
Richard Allen Cultural Center
The Richard Allen Cultural Center opened its doors on July 19,1992--across the street from the historic Bethel A.M.E. Church ...