Home of David Josiah Brewer
1837 - 1910
David J. Brewer, distinguished jurist, lived in Leavenworth from 1859 to 1889. He served as judge of the First District Court of Kansas, 1865 to 1869; justice of the Kansas Supreme Court, 1871-1884; judge of the U.S. Circuit Court, 1884-1889; and justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, 1889-1910.
Justice Brewer was one of Leavenworth's most prominent citizens, a member of the Board of Education, 1864-1869, and superintendent of schools, 1865-1866. David Brewer school is named in his memory.
Erected by Leavenworth Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.
Location. 39° 18.368′ N, 94° 55.037′ W. Marker is in Leavenworth, Kansas, in Leavenworth County. It is at the intersection of 5th Avenue and Middle Street, on the left when traveling south on 5th Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Nathaniel Burt House (within shouting distance of this marker); "Sunrise to Sunset: Ad Astra per Aspera" (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Lincoln Steps (within shouting distance of this marker); The Carroll House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Vories House (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sacred Heart Church (approx. Ό mile away); American Legion Post #23 Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Frederick H. Harvey (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leavenworth.
Another marker is no longer nearby. The Lincoln Steps (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been reported to have been replaced with another marker now near it).
Also see . . . David J. Brewer.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 998 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 6, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 2, 3. submitted on April 26, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
