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

The Carroll House

Leavenworth Historical Museum

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 8, 2026

1. The Carroll House Marker

Rehabbed and moved closer to house

Inscription.
In the early 1860's John Foster bought the farm land and house which is now Leavenworth's Museum. The farm was transferred to Lucien Scott a banker in 1882. Mr. Scott added the front part to the house and his architect George McKenna carved the beautiful interior woodwork.

Edward Carroll, later President of the Leavenworth National Bank, purchased the property in 1889. It was a center of gracious living until 1964 when his daughter Miss Ella Carroll gave the house to the Leavenworth Historical Society.

Erected 1967 by Leavenworth Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.

Location. 39° 18.4′ N, 94° 55.058′ W. Marker is in Leavenworth, Kansas, in Leavenworth County. It is at the intersection of 5th Avenue and Middle Street, on the right when traveling north on 5th Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1128 5th Avenue, Leavenworth KS 66048, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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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: "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); 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); Frederick H. Harvey (approx. 0.3 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

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

2. The Carroll House Marker

Before rehabilitation

of this marker but has been reported to have been replaced with another marker now near it).

Also see . . .
1. Edward Carroll House National Register Nomination Form. Kansas Historical Society website entry (Submitted on April 27, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

2. Wayside Tour #19 Elegant Mansions - The Carroll Mansion. Visit Leavenworth website entry (Submitted on January 15, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 8, 2026

3. The Carroll House Marker

Relocated closer to house

The Carroll House and Marker image. Click for full size.

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

4. The Carroll House and Marker

At original location near sidewalk

The Carroll Mansion image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 8, 2026

5. The Carroll Mansion

Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 941 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 8, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 2. submitted on April 27, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 3. submitted on March 8, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 4. submitted on April 27, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 5. submitted on March 8, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.