Fort Leavenworth in Leavenworth County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
BG Benjamin H. Grierson
08 Jul 1826 - 31 Aug 1911
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 24, 2012
1. BG Benjamin H. Grierson Monument
Buried - Jacksonville, IL
Married Alice Kirk - 24 Sep 1854
Married Lillian King - 28 Jul 1897
Fathered seven children
29 years of military service
1861 - 1890
Advocated equal treatment for Blacks and Native Americans
"As a commander, Grierson gave the Army a vision for what it could be -- an organization where all who sacrifice for this country are treated fairly and where their service is honored equally."
LTG David G. Perkins, 08 Aug 2012
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"Unlikely Warrior-Hero"
Master Musician
Master Strategist
Band Leader
Music Teacher
Composer - wrote music for
Abraham Lincoln's 1860 Campaign
Union Civil War Volunteer
08 May 1861 - 30 Apr 1866
Cavalry Commander
Illinois - Tennessee
Mississippi - Iowa
Campaigns
Meridian - Vicksburg
Tupelo - Mobile
Freed Slaves
Saved MG W. T. Sherman's Life
27 May 1871
BG - 03 Jun 1863
Brevet MG - 27 May 1865
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Western Frontier
Commanded 10th Cavalry
Jul 1866 - Nov 1888
Fort Leavenworth
Sep 1866 - Aug 1867
Commander
Forts Riley - Concho
Grant - Sill
Depts of Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
1867
this page online
Peacekeeper
Mexican Border
1875 - 1888
Tracked Chief Victorio
May - Oct 1890
BG - 05 Apr 1890
Retired
08 Jul 1890
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"Ready and Forward"
"...he commanded Black troops, treated them with respect...and never failed to support and defend them against racial slurs, prejudice, and discrimination..."
William Leckie (1984)
"...his veracity and integrity have never been questioned...his character...as an officer and gentleman beyond reproach...I can testify to his...efficiency and gallantry in the field."
B. H. Grierson, Col. 10th Cav. Nov 01, 1881
Ltr supporting Lt Flipper at his court martial. (Newberry Library)
Erected 2012 by Fort Leavenworth.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Native Americans • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 8, 1861.
Location. 39° 20.779′ N, 94° 55.163′ W. Marker is in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, in Leavenworth County. Memorial is on Grant Avenue south of Smith Lake, on the right when traveling north. Monument is on the Circle
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 24, 2012
2. Bust of BG Benjamin H. Grierson
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. General Colin L. Powell (a few steps from this marker); General Roscoe Robinson Jr. (within shouting distance of this marker); 2nd Lt. Henry Ossian Flipper (within shouting distance of this marker); The Buffalo Soldier Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); 555th Parachute Infantry Company (within shouting distance of this marker); 32nd and 44th U.S. Volunteer Infantries (approx. 0.2 miles away); Captain Meriwether Lewis (approx. ¼ mile away); Captain William Clark (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Leavenworth.
Also see . . .
1. Benjamin H. Grierson Papers at Texas Tech University. (Submitted on May 4, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Benjamin H. Grierson Bio. (Submitted on May 4, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Benjamin Henry Grierson Bio. (Submitted on May 4, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 24, 2012
3. BG Benjamin H. Grierson Monument
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 24, 2012
4. BG Benjamin H. Grierson Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 24, 2012
5. BG Benjamin H. Grierson Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 24, 2012
6. BG Benjamin H. Grierson Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 24, 2012
7. BG Benjamin H. Grierson Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 802 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on May 4, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
