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

Leavenworth

The Oldest City in Kansas

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 21, 2014

1. Leavenworth Marker

Inscription.

Leavenworth was founded in June, 1854, although it was not incorporated until the following summer. During the territorial struggle which flared between proslavery and Free-State forces, the city was the scene of many incidents which contributed to the reputation of “Bleeding Kansas.”

At this location Leavenworth’s first municipally-owned city building, the Market House, was opened in 1858. City business was conducted on the second floor. Merchants, including several butchers, operated stalls – renting for 30 dollars a year – on the first floor.

The present City Hall was built in 1924.

Erected 1968 by Leavenworth Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1854.

Location. 39° 19.158′ N, 94° 54.928′ W. Marker is in Leavenworth, Kansas, in Leavenworth County. It is on 5th Street north of Shawnee Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is at the base of the flag pole in front of City Hall's main entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 North 5th 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

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are within walking distance of this marker: Replica of the Statue of Liberty (within shouting distance of this marker); 1976 Bicentennial Capsule (within shouting distance of this marker); Abraham Lincoln (within shouting distance of this marker); The Star of the West Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker); The Star of the West (within shouting distance of this marker); First City Mural (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Heritage Court / Celebration of the Midwest Family (about 400 feet away); Davis Funeral Chapel (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leavenworth.

Also see . . .
1. Leavenworth, Kansas. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on January 9, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. City of Leavenworth. Official Website (Submitted on February 13, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

3. Leavenworth County, Kansas. Kansapedia entry (Submitted on February 13, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 21, 2014

2. Leavenworth Marker

City Hall in background

Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 13, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 690 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 13, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.