Leavenworth in Leavenworth County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
The V.A. Medical Center Chapel
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 12, 2011
1. The V.A. Medical Center Chapel Marker
This unique chapel was built in 1893. Architect Louis Curtis[s] of Kansas City designed the structure after an old gothic chapel he had seen in England.
It has served veterans of all wars from the Mexican War (1848) on. The beautiful stained glass windows depict both religious and patriotic themes.
Protestant services are held in the upper level, Immanuel Chapel, and Catholic in the lower level, Holy Ghost Chapel.
Hours open are from dawn to dusk daily.
Erected 1985 by The Leavenworth County Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion • Forts and Castles • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.
Location. 39° 16.622′ N, 94° 53.754′ W. Marker is in Leavenworth, Kansas, in Leavenworth County. Marker is on Frankin Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Marker is on the grounds of the Dwight D. Eisenhower VA Medical Center, 4104 South 4th Street (US Highway 73). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Leavenworth KS 66048, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Patrick C. Hawkins (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jeremy A. Katzenberger
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Regarding The V.A. Medical Center Chapel. The Chapel is part of the buildings of the Western Branch of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, originally built to care for aging Civil War veterans.
Also see . . .
1. VA National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Western Branch. National Park Service entry (Submitted on December 26, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers: Assessment of Significance. National Park Service entry (Submitted on December 26, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. NHDVS Western Branch Photos at Library of Congress. (Submitted on December 26, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 12, 2011
2. The V.A. Medical Center Chapel and Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 12, 2011
3. V.A. Medical Center Chapel Window
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 12, 2011
4. V.A. Medical Center Chapel Tower
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 12, 2011
5. V.A. Medical Center Chapel Detail
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 12, 2011
6. V.A. Medical Center Chapel Tower Drain
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 12, 2011
7. Unrestored Barracks Opposite V.A. Medical Center Chapel
Credits. This page was last revised on January 20, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 26, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 583 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on December 26, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
