Leavenworth in Leavenworth County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Knights of Columbus Hall
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 28, 2026
1. Knights of Columbus Hall Marker
Land for the building was purchased from the U.S. Government in 1857 by William H. Russell of Lafayette County, Missouri. The building was built in 1878 by James A. McGonigle for Francis Fitzwilliam. It was financed through the German Bank of Leavenworth. The cost of the building was 12,000 dollars.
The local Chapter No. 900 of the Knights of Columbus was formed in 1904. It is a fraternal & charitable organization for Catholic men.
Erected 1988 by Leavenworth Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.
Location. 39° 19.085′ N, 94° 54.816′ W. Marker is in Leavenworth, Kansas, in Leavenworth County. It is at the intersection of Delaware Street and 4th Street (U.S. 73), on the right when traveling east on Delaware Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 331 Delaware Street, Leavenworth KS 66048, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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: Stockton Hall (here, next to this marker); Russell, Majors & Waddell (a few steps from this marker); Lincoln at Stockton Hall (a few steps from this marker); Site of Offices of Russell, Majors, and Waddell
this page online
Also see . . . Knights of Columbus Chapter No. 900. (Submitted on August 31, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 28, 2026
2. Knights of Columbus Hall and Marker
The bank relocated
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 28, 2011
3. Knights of Columbus Hall and Marker
Looking southeast
Credits. This page was last revised on March 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 760 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 6, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 3. submitted on August 31, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
