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.
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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.
Fort Leavenworth, KS CemeteriesCommand & General Staff College
The School of Application for Cavalry and Infantry, established in 1881.
Fort Leavenworth, KS CollegesSt. Ignatius Chapel
The St. Ignatius Chapel was built here in 1889 and replaced the original chapel which had been built near here in 1871. Historical Marker (1967) - "
Fort Leavenworth, KS Historic ChurchesBarth Hall and the "Beehive"
Barth Hall, the building on the corner of Kearney and McCellan Avenues, was the home in 1881 of the School of Application for Cavalry and Infantry, the predecessor of the Command and General Staff College. The large building directly west of Barth Hall is known as the "Beehive." Built in 1882
Fort Leavenworth, KS Historic BuildingsHeadquarters 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 BuildingsThings to do near Fort Leavenworth, KS
Osawatomie Golf Course
Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...
Hillsdale Lake Equine Trails
The Marysville equestrian area on the east side of the reservoir has approximatley 30 miles of marked and unmarked trails ava...
Osawatomie Sports Complex
Softball and baseball diamonds. Picnic area. ...