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 a... 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 BuildingsIn 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 LifeThe 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 MonumentsThe 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 ChurchesBuilt 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 HomesIn 1996 Fort Leavenworth was designated a Registered National Historic Landmark and a portion of the fort is on the Na...
1914 renovated Ursuline Sisters Academy Boarding School. Currently hosts dinner theater, civic and municipal meetings, and ed...
If you are a group travel planner and wish to visit Merriam's tour stops, give the CVB a call to schedule today. From handmad...
Middle Creek State Fishing Lake is a prime source of water for the city of Louisburg. In addition, it offers fishing, primiti...