Leavenworth in Leavenworth County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Veterans Administration Center
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Photographed by Mark Hilton, July 11, 2024
1. Veterans Administration Center Marker
In 1884 Congress authorized establishment of a Western Branch of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers. Leavenworth citizens contributed $50,000 and 640 acres of land and the Home was opened here September 1, 1885.
For Years the blue of Civil War uniforms mingled on these grounds with the khaki of the Spanish American War to be followed by mufti when uniforms were no longer required.
Since 1930 the Center has operated as a Hospital and Domiciliary for our Country's wars veterans.
An imposing monument in the cemetery commemorates the final resting place of over 12,000 of our military
Erected 1967 by Leavenworth Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical date for this entry is September 1, 1885.
Location. 39° 16.635′ N, 94° 53.953′ W. Marker is in Leavenworth, Kansas, in Leavenworth County. It is at the intersection of South 4th Street (U.S. 73) and Home Place, on the right when traveling north on South 4th Street. Located in Ray Miller Park near the entrance to the Dwight D. Eisenhower VA Medical Center. Touch for map. Marker
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Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Kansas and specifically in Greater Kansas City. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Lewis & Clark Corridor, in the Corn Belt, on the prairies, and on the Southern Plains. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Glacial Hills Scenic Byway (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Glacial Hills Scenic Byway (within shouting distance of this marker); Frontier Military Historic Byway (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Frontier Military Historic Byway (within shouting distance of this marker); Jeremy Lee Drexler (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jeremy A. Katzenberger (about 300 feet away); Patrick C. Hawkins (about 300 feet away); Veterans Memorial (about 300
Photographed by Mark Hilton, July 11, 2024
2. View of Marker with the VA Medical Center in background.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2024, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 140 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 15, 2024, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
