Fort Leavenworth - Leavenworth, KS - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

Fort Leavenworth was established in 1827 to protect the caravans on the Santa Fe Trail. It is the oldest base in continuous military use west of the Mississippi River.

When the Mexican War broke out in 1846, Fort Leavenworth became the base of operations for the war. After the war, the installation became the chief supply depot for the string of Army posts and camps into the Great West.

In 1854, Fort Leavenworth became the first territorial capital of Kansas.

During the Civil War, the fort became a major base of operations in the West. It was twice threatened by Confederates. After the Civil War, the base again became a major supply depot.

In 1881, General William T. Sherman established a school for officers. In 1901, this school was reorganized as a General Service and Staff School.

From 1875 to 1895 and from 1906 to 1929, the Government maintained a military prison. In 1895, the Federal Penitentiary was established and is still active.

Street address: KS Hwy 7 and Grant Avenue Fort Leavenworth, KS USA County / Borough / Parish: Leavenworth County Year listed: 1966 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event - Military, Exploration/Settlement Periods of significance: 1825-1899 Historic function: Defense - Fortification Current function: Defense - Fortification Privately owned?: no Hours of operation: From: 10:00 AM To: 4:00 PM Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Secondary Website 1: [Web Link] Season start / Season finish: Not listed Secondary Website 2: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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