Leavenworth in Leavenworth County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Sacred Heart Church

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 13, 2025

1. Sacred Heart Church Marker

Inscription.
On August 16, 1885 the Most Reverend Louis M. Fink, O.S.B. issued a decree for the establishment of Sacred Heart Parish and appointed the Rev. Thomas J. Downey as pastor. The parish extends from south of Spruce Street to the north line of Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

This present church was dedicated on November 24, 1927. It represents many years of faith, hope and charity carried in the hearts of all pastors and parishioners past and present. June 30 1985 celebrated its 100 years of existence.

Erected 1985 by Leavenworth County Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is June 30, 1985.

Location. 39° 18.255′ N, 94° 54.807′ W. Marker is in Leavenworth, Kansas, in Leavenworth County. It is at the intersection of 2nd Avenue and Prospect Street, on the left when traveling south on 2nd Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1405 2nd Avenue, Leavenworth KS 66048, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Kansas and specifically in Greater

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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: Home of David Josiah Brewer (approx. ¼ mile away); Nathaniel Burt House (approx. ¼ mile away); "Sunrise to Sunset: Ad Astra per Aspera" (approx. ¼ mile away); The Carroll House (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Lincoln Steps (approx. ¼ mile away); The Vories House (approx. 0.3 miles away); American Legion Post #23 Veterans Memorial (approx. half a mile away); "Harvey House" Leavenworth Court House Annex I (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leavenworth.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Lincoln Steps (was approx. ¼ mile away but has been reported to have been replaced with another marker now near it).

Also see . . . Sacred Heart - St. Casimir Parish Histories.

Sacred Heart Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 13, 2025

2. Sacred Heart Church

Marker is low on the right brick portico wall, obscured by the light pole.

(Submitted on October 13, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 38 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 13, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.