Main Post in Fort Riley in Geary County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Mose Waters' General Store

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 17, 2012

1. Mose Waters' General Store Marker

Inscription. This structure is named for Mose Waters, the post sutler who built it in 1888 as a general store and recreation center. It became the first post exchange in 1897 and was converted to living quarters in 1930.

Erected by United States Army.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.

Location. 39° 3.929′ N, 96° 47.235′ W. Marker is in Fort Riley, Kansas, in Geary County. It is in Main Post. Marker is on Sheridan Avenue, 0.1 miles west of Pleasanton Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Marker is at Waters Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 170 Sheridan Avenue, Fort Riley KS 66442, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wounded Knee and Drexel Mission (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory of the Gallant Dead of the Second U.S. Cavalry (approx. 0.2 miles away); To the United States Cavalry (approx. 0.2 miles away); West Riding Hall / Polk Hall (approx. ¼ mile away); Global War on Terrorism Monument (approx. 0.3 miles away); Sturgis Stadium (approx. 0.3 miles away); Tuttle Park

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); 9th Armored Division (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Riley.

Mose Waters' General Store and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 17, 2012

2. Mose Waters' General Store and Marker

Mose Waters' General Store image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 17, 2012

3. Mose Waters' General Store

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 10, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 346 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 10, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.