Fort Leavenworth in Leavenworth County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
St. Ignatius Chapel (Building 170)
December 22, 1889 - December 16, 2001
— Historic Chapel —
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 27, 2013
1. St. Ignatius Chapel Marker
Archbishop Edward J. Hunkeler, D.D.
July 1967
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Rich in the tradition of the early frontier this historic shrine, which was built as the Church of St. Ignatius, has had a great influence on the religious life of the Command from the days of the troopers of saddle, saber and rifle to the nuclear scholar and student of present times.
From its earliest foundation in 1827 the Archives of Fort Leavenworth identify an illustrious list of courageous Jesuit missionaries, Benedictine monks, U.S. Army chaplains and other distinguished soldiers who have contributed immeasurably to this glorious heritage. To these noble soldiers of God and Country this historic marker is dedicated.
Ch (Maj. Gen.) Charles E. Brown, Jr.
Chief of Chaplains, U.S. Army
Erected by United States Army.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Forts and Castles. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1967.
Location. 39° 21.179′ N, 94° 55.22′ W. Marker is in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, in Leavenworth County. Marker is on McClellan Avenue north of Pope Avenue, on the right when traveling south
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Grant (approx. ¼ mile away); Zais Park (approx. ¼ mile away); Site of Old Blockhouse (approx. ¼ mile away); Artillery Guard House (approx. ¼ mile away); Elizabeth Schenck Smith House (approx. ¼ mile away); Site of Former Burial Ground (approx. ¼ mile away); French Aid During American Revolution (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Leavenworth.
More about this marker. Public access to the post is possible with proper identification, subject to U.S. Army regulations.
Also see . . . Fort Leavenworth. U.S. Army website entry (Submitted on July 13, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 27, 2013
2. St. Ignatius Chapel (Building 170) Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 27, 2013
3. St. Ignatius Chapel (Building 170) Foundation and Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 27, 2013
4. St. Ignatius Chapel Cornerstone
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 27, 2013
5. Foundation of St. Ignatius Chapel
Credits. This page was last revised on January 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 740 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 13, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
