Leavenworth in Leavenworth County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Leavenworth's Union Depot
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 22, 2010
1. Leavenworth's Union Depot Marker
Leavenworth in the eighteen sixties and seventies was a bustling boom town. River boats arrived almost daily and railroads were extending west and north carrying settlers, their property and supplies. Later three railroads built passenger stations but the largest and finest was the Union Station built in 1887.
When passenger travel slowed in 1963 the station was purchased by V.B. Greenamyre as the headquarters for his enterprises.
Erected 1979 by Leavenworth County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.
Location. 39° 19.121′ N, 94° 54.561′ W. Marker is in Leavenworth, Kansas, in Leavenworth County. Marker is at the intersection of Esplanade Street and Delaware Street, on the left when traveling south on Esplanade Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 123 South Esplanade Street, 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. Riverfront Community Center (here, next to this marker); Law Offices of Sherman, Ewing, and McCook (within shouting distance of this marker); The Great Railroad Era (within shouting distance of this
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Regarding Leavenworth's Union Depot. The former Union Station is now the Riverfront Community Center.
Also see . . .
1. Riverfront Community Center. City website entry (Submitted on May 2, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Leavenworth, KS abandoned railroads. Trainorders website entry (Submitted on May 2, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 22, 2010
2. Leavenworth's Union Depot Entrance & Markers
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 22, 2010
3. Leavenworth's Union Depot
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 22, 2010
4. Leavenworth Seal on Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 22, 2010
5. Leavenworth Sign
Credits. This page was last revised on September 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 775 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 2, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
