Fort Leavenworth, Kansas
Trails West Golf Course
Course Access: Military
Holes: 18
Reserve Advance Tee Times: 4 days...
Trails West Golf Course
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 ChurchesThe "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 BuildingsThe School of Application for Cavalry and Infantry, established in 1881.
Fort Leavenworth, KS CollegesThe main parade ground was originally the center of post activities. Post reviews and parades were held here during negotiations with federal officials in the 1800s.
Fort Leavenworth, KS Military HistoryIn 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 LifeHalfway between Osawatomie and Paola on Old Kansas City Road. One of twelve drive-ins remaining in the state. Unique viewing ...
Kansas City's original stand-up comedy house....
First Baptist Church of Bethel is a church organized in 1872. In the early day they worshiped inside the old Pomeroy school h...