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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

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

Oregon and Santa Fe Trails

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.

Fort Leavenworth, KS Pioneer Life

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 Buildings

Old 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 Landmarks

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

Things to do near Fort Leavenworth, KS

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...

Prairie Highlands Golf Course

Leavenworth National Cemetery

Over 27,000 graves of Veterans and dependents from the Indian Wars to present time....

Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm

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