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

"In Honor of the Military"

Spirit of the Buffalo Community Art & History Project

— Artist: Carmen Marie Almlie, Leavenworth —

"In Honor of the Military" Marker Mural image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 28, 2026

1. "In Honor of the Military" Marker Mural

Inscription.

U.S. Army
Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas

All Gave Some • Some Gave All

Erected by Leavenworth County Historical Society.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.

Location. 39° 19.121′ N, 94° 55.06′ W. Memorial is in Leavenworth, Kansas, in Leavenworth County. It is on Shawnee Street west of 6th Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 600 Shawnee Street, Leavenworth KS 66048, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial 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: Davis Funeral Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); Merritt Insley House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Paul's Episcopal Church (about 500 feet away); St. Paul Episcopal Church Flagpole (about 500 feet away); 1976 Bicentennial Capsule (about 700 feet away); Leavenworth (about 700 feet away); Replica of the Statue of Liberty (about 700 feet away); "Trails" (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leavenworth.

Regarding "In Honor of the Military". Excerpt from the LCHS Spirit of the Buffalo Project website:

The Leavenworth County Historical Society is proud to present the “Spirit of the Buffalo”

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Community Art & History Project in Leavenworth County. The outdoor exhibit focuses on connecting residents and visitors to the region's early history, with an emphasis on Kansas Plains Natives and their co-habitation with the buffalo.

“In Honor of the Military” is the theme chosen by artist, Carmen Marie Almlie to connect to the rich history of Leavenworth County.

The Leavenworth County story began with Fort Leavenworth, established in 1827 by Colonel Henry Leavenworth on the bluffs of the Missouri River. The fort, initially a "cantonment" or temporary camp, was intended to safeguard the growing trade along the Santa Fe Trail and maintain peace between various Indigenous tribes and the increasing influx of settlers journeying westward. Its location made it a crucial stop for thousands heading to Oregon and California along the Santa Fe and Oregon Trails.

During the volatile "Bleeding Kansas" period preceding the Civil War, both the fort and the surrounding region witnessed the escalating tensions between pro-slavery and abolitionist factions. Leavenworth city became a haven for Unionists fleeing Missouri during the Civil War. President Abraham Lincoln established the Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery in 1862. It is one of the first 14 national cemeteries and is the final resting place for 23,000 veterans from every war since the War of 1812.

After

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 28, 2026

2. "In Honor of the Military" Marker Mural

the Civil War, Fort Leavenworth's mission evolved, becoming a significant post for the post-Civil War Indian Wars and, notably, a center for military education. In 1881, General William T. Sherman founded the school that would become the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth. This institution has trained countless military leaders, including figures like Generals George C. Marshall, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and Colin Powell. The Fort also became the home of the 10th Cavalry Regiment, known as the Buffalo Soldiers, the first African American regiments formed after the Civil War.

Fort Leavenworth stands as a testament to the contributions of those who served, both past and present, playing vital roles in settling the West, fighting for freedom, and educating generations of military leaders. The enduring legacy of service continues today, as the fort remains an active and vital military installation, and a proud part of the Leavenworth community.

To preserve this rich history, the Frontier Army Museum at 100 Reynolds Avenue was established in 1960, although collections began in 1938. The museum's main gallery highlights the efforts of the Frontier Army in exploration, expansion and protection of the Trans-Mississippi West from the Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804) to the chase of Pancho Villa by General John Pershing (1916). The museum offers

"In Honor of the Military" Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 28, 2026

3. "In Honor of the Military" Marker

a unique look at the tools of soldiering used throughout this time period.

It is here the importance of Fort Leavenworth's role in the exploration and expansion of the nation throughout the nineteenth century as well as its continuing role in soldier education is evident. A major capital campaign is being conducted to relocate the museum outside the gates of the Fort to allow more of the expansive collections to be displayed, preserving both Army and pioneer history is an important part of the legacy of Fort Leavenworth, and the artifacts and the hard-working individuals they represent play an important part in telling shared history.

Also see . . . US Army Fort Leavenworth Official Website. (Submitted on March 7, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 28, 2026

4. "In Honor of the Military" Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 46 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 7, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.