As the first stone church in Kansas, the original building was constructed by the Episcopalians in the mid 1850's. The cornerstone was laid by the first chaplain at Fort Riley, Chaplin Clarkson, when it became the post chapel. During the War Between the States it was used as an arsenal, and later as a school. The chapel was extensively renovated in 1938 and rededicated as a Catholic Chapel.
The Main Post Chapel whose cornerstone was laid on July 4, 1897, was dedicated in January, 1898.
The Trolley Station was used as a baggage storage and waiting area for soldiers and families riding the inter-city trolley between Junction City and Fort Riley from 1901 until 1907. In 1907
Fort Riley, KS Historic BuildingsConstructed in 1855 of native limestone, the Custer House is the only surviving set of quarters from the Fort'
Fort Riley, KS MuseumsBeyond the Ogden Monument is the Post Cemetery. In the area nearest the Ogden Monument are mass graves of persons who died in two cholera epidemics which struck the post in 1855 and 1867
Fort Riley, KS CemeteriesThis monument is dedicated to the men of the 7th cavalry who were killed during the Pine Ridge Campaign of 1890 and the battle that is known as Wounded Knee. This controversial engagement marked one of the last armed conflicts between the army and Native Americans.
Fort Riley, KS MonumentsIn 1855, the nation wept for "Bleeding Kansas"
Fort Riley, KS Historic BuildingsThis house was built in 1898, and features an asymmetrical front facade, spindlework and multiple shingle styles in addition ...
Kansas and quilting have gone hand in hand since 1854 when Kansas was still a territory. During immigration to Kansas, quilts...
46 acres, boating, boat ramps, picnic areas, basic camping, fishing piers, nature trails ...