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

The Lincoln Steps

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 19, 2015

1. The Lincoln Steps Marker

Inscription. Abraham Lincoln addressed one of the largest assemblies in Kansas Territory from these steps on December 6, 1859. The steps were originally at the Planters Hotel located on the north side of Shawnee, between the levee and Main (Esplanade). Five months later, Lincoln was nominated for the Presidency. The Lincoln Steps were salvaged from the Planters Hotel in the late 1950's.

Erected 1996 by the Leavenworth County Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 6, 1859.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 39° 18.388′ N, 94° 55.069′ W. Marker was in Leavenworth, Kansas, in Leavenworth County. It was at the intersection of 5th Avenue and Middle Street, on the right when traveling south on 5th Avenue. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Leavenworth KS 66048, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker was in Eastern Kansas and specifically in Greater Kansas City.

It was also in the American Midwest,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

in the Corn Belt,

on the prairies,

and on the Southern Plains.

Globally, it was in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found itself in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: A different marker also named Lincoln Steps (here, next to this marker); "Sunrise to Sunset: Ad Astra per Aspera" (a few steps from this marker); The Carroll House (within shouting distance of this marker); Nathaniel Burt House (within shouting distance of this marker); Home of David Josiah Brewer (within shouting distance of this marker); The Vories House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sacred Heart Church (approx. ¼ mile away); American Legion Post #23 Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leavenworth.

More about this marker. Replaced by Marker 294814

Related marker. Click here

The Lincoln Steps and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 19, 2015

2. The Lincoln Steps and Marker

The Carroll House is in the background

for another marker that is related to this marker.

Also see . . .
1. Abraham Lincoln in Kansas. (Submitted on April 26, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Kansas Territory, the Election of 1860, and the Coming of the Civil War: A National Perspective. (Submitted on April 26, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Credits. This page was last revised on March 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 798 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 26, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.