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Leavenworth, Kansas

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Fort Leavenworth: The Army's Oldest Active Post West of the Mississippi

1827

Established in 1827, Fort Leavenworth is the oldest active Army post west of the Mississippi, home to the Command and General Staff College and the United States Disciplinary Barracks.

3.1 mi away

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Everything Near Leavenworth

3 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

  • Fort Leavenworth: The Army's Oldest Active Post West of the Mississippi · 3.1 mi · Historical Marker

    Established in 1827, Fort Leavenworth is the oldest active Army post west of the Mississippi, home to the Command and General Staff College and the United States Disciplinary Barracks.

  • Lewis and Clark State Park (Missouri) · 17.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wonder where Lewis and Clark actually kicked off their legendary expedition? You're practically standing on it! This tranquil lake, now named in their honor, was once a bustling campsite for the Corps of Discovery.…

  • Quindaro Townsite · 17.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Imagine a town built on freedom, now mostly reclaimed by the earth. That's Quindaro Townsite. In 1856, Wyandot people sold land here to abolitionists who envisioned a free port, a beacon of hope for settlers entering…

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