The first Class of the Easton Methodist Church was started in 1858 by a circuit rider. Rev. W. Marlott was the first pastor assigned in 1862. In 1869 stone was quarried from a hillside one mile west of Easton to build the present church and the hall . . . — — Map (db m53289) HM
[Marker recording transcription]
Gruber Riding Hall, named for General Louis Gruber, who wrote the Field Artillery song, now the Army song, was built in 1908 as a riding hall. Officer students used it to practice horsemanship. The Command and . . . — — Map (db m287905) HM
Born - 21 March 1856
Thomasville, Georgia
- Early Schooling -
Private Tutors
American Missionary Association
Atlanta University
U.S. Military Academy
01 July 1873 - 14 June 1877
4th Black to Attend
1st Black to Graduate . . . — — Map (db m52970) HM WM
This monument was dedicated September 16, 1938 by survivors of the 32nd United States Volunteer Infantry in commemoration of those gallant comrades who made the supreme sacrifice during the Philippine Insurrection 1898-1901
[Roll of Honored . . . — — Map (db m66780) WM
Robert Parker Parrott, a West Point graduate, invented the first Parrott Rifle at the West Point Foundry in 1860. Parrott Rifles were manufactured with a new method for strengthening the cast iron gun with a band of wrought iron at the breech. . . . — — Map (db m287910) HM
Dedicated to the first black
parachute infantry
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The Original Seventeen*
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1st Assigned and Selected
1ST SGT. Walter Morris
1st to Take Qualification Jump
SSGT . . . — — Map (db m52963) WM
Civil War Dead
An estimated 700,000 Union and Confederate soldiers died in the Civil War between April 1861 and April 1865. As the death toll rose, the U.S. government struggled with the urgent but unplanned need to bury fallen Union . . . — — Map (db m286478) HM WM
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that . . . — — Map (db m114216) HM
This building was constructed in 1901 [as] an Artillery Guard House. In 1921 it was converted to quarters and housed three noncommissioned officer families. — — Map (db m66673) HM
This piece of the Berlin Wall was presented
to the Honorable Ronald W. Reagan
by US Commander Berlin MG Raymond E. Haddock
on behalf of the dedicated men and women of the
United States Army serving in Berlin
10. Sept. 90
Berlin Wall . . . — — Map (db m286538) HM WM
Pittsburgh, PA
Buried - Jacksonville, IL
Married Alice Kirk - 24 Sep 1854
Married Lillian King - 28 Jul 1897
Fathered seven children
29 years of military service
1861 - 1890
Advocated equal treatment for Blacks and Native Americans . . . — — Map (db m65043) HM WM
Dedicated To The Memory Of
SFC W. [William] A. Brunner
1923-1993
Enlisted 1944 - Retired 1968
Over 23 years service to the nation
Assigned and fought with the
1st Cavalry Division in WWII
Overseas service in . . . — — Map (db m286383) HM
Soldier, scholar, diplomat, explorer, the career of Meriwether Lewis epitomizes the range of duties and responsibilities inherent in the role of United States Army officer. Lewis was born 18 August, 1774 in Virginia and was commissioned as ensign . . . — — Map (db m66670) HM
Captain William Clark epitomized the best qualities of the American citizen-soldier and their seminal contributions to the development of the United States. Clark was born 1 August, 1770 to a modest, but accomplished and fiercely patriotic Virginia . . . — — Map (db m66682) HM
Colonel 9th Cavalry
Brevet Major General, U.S.A.
Born in Bangor, Me.
Dec. 22, 1832
Died at Fort Robinson, Neb.
April 11, 1889
[Battles]
Brill's Point Charleston Sykeston
New Madrid Point Pleasant Island No. 10 . . . — — Map (db m42071) WM
This building is dedicated to the memory of Mrs. Elizabeth Schenck Smith, the daughter and wife of Army officers. In 1920, Mrs. Smith founded the Fort Leavenworth Women's Club, the forerunner of today's Wives' Club. Agendas included women's . . . — — Map (db m66675) HM
This tablet marks the site
of the first capital
of the
Territory of Kansas
Used by
Governor Andrew H. Reeder
October 7, to November 21, 1854 — — Map (db m66671) HM
Somewhere within the area seen from
this hill, France in the reign of Louis XV
maintained a log fort to facilitate trade
with the Kansa Indians and the Spanish in
New Mexico. It was named for its founder
Gov. Vaudreuil-Cavagnial of . . . — — Map (db m286462) HM
Established in 1827, Fort Leavenworth is the oldest army post in continuous operation west of the Missouri River. Serving as the army's chief base of operations on the Central Plains, the fort furnished troops and supplies for military operations . . . — — Map (db m63183) HM
This National Cemetery
has been listed in
The National Register
of
Historic Places
by the
United States Department of the Interior
1999 — — Map (db m42059) HM
Civil War Fort Leavenworth
[Photo caption reads] Fort Leavenworth, 1867
Fort Leavenworth was established in Kansas Territory in
1827 by Col. Henry Leavenworth. It is one of the oldest
continuously operating . . . — — Map (db m286479) HM WM
Colonel Henry Leavenworth, a
lawyer by education but a soldier
by choice, arrived here on May 8,
1827, with 188 officers and men of
the 3rd Infantry to establish an
outpost on the Missouri River.
Because of the toll taken by
malaria on . . . — — Map (db m287892) HM
During the Civil War, Fort Leavenworth functioned as an arsenal, a supply base, and a training and organizational camp for volunteer troops. A series of defensive earthworks was constructed on a hill overlooking the National Cemetery. The position . . . — — Map (db m63168) HM
In October of 1864 when Fort Leavenworth and the city of Leavenworth were threatened by Confederate forces under General Sterling Price, fortifications were constructed on the crest of the ridge to the west. These works were armed with heavy siege . . . — — Map (db m66684) HM
On 4 July 1976, the 200th birthday of our Republic, this French cannon was dedicated as a symbol of the aid received from France during our struggle for independence.
France provided men, money, materiel, and moral support without which the . . . — — Map (db m66754) HM WM
Born 05 Apr 1937
Harlem, New York
Graduated ROTC, City College
of New York, 1958
Married
Alma Vivian Johnson, 25 Aug 1962
Parents
Luther and Maud Powell
- First Black -
Secretary of State
National Security Advisor
Chairman, . . . — — Map (db m83307) HM WM
Born: 11 October 1928
St. Louis, Missouri
Commissioned: 01 Jun 1951
United States Military Academy
Retired: 30 November 1985
Died: 22 July 1993
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"His legacy, and your charge...
Instill in our . . . — — Map (db m52967) HM WM
[Battles listed chronologically]
Palo Alto : Resaca de la Palma : Monterey : Cerro Gordo : Contreras : San Antonio : Cherubusco : Vera Cruz : Molino del Rey : Chapultepec : City of Mexico
Belmont ∙ Fort Henry ∙ Fort Donelson . . . — — Map (db m81734) WM
In commemoration of the units of the Army that have been stationed at Fort Leavenworth and in honor of the soldiers who served in them.
Conceived by Santa Fe Trail Chapter, The Retired Officers Association, and made possible by the . . . — — Map (db m286546) HM WM
Colonel 3d U.S. Infantry
Brevet Brig.-Gen. U.S. Army
Established
Fort Leavenworth May 8, 1827.
Born Dec. 10, 1783
Died July 21, 1834. — — Map (db m42070) HM WM
This building was used as a horse riding hall where troops practiced horsemanship skills. It was used for this purpose until the "new" riding hall was constructed in 1908. The new Riding Hall is now Gruber Gym on Reynolds Avenue. — — Map (db m66672) HM
Samuel Turner Shepperd,
son of Honorable A. H. Shepperd
of North Carolina.
Died at Fort Leavenworth,
K. T. June 27, 1855
Aged 24 yrs, 3 mos.
He graduated at West Point in June 1854, entered the army as Brevet 2nd Lieut, 2nd Infantry and . . . — — Map (db m93433) WM
This cut is part of the old Santa Fe Trail. Many years ago the Missouri River came near this site and thousands of early settlers were ferried here. Their wagons and teams climbed this hill and headed west toward Santa Fe and the Oregon . . . — — Map (db m66712) HM
This building and Sheridan Hall to the west were built in 1859 as Ordnance store houses. In 1882, it was remodeled to house Headquarters of the Department of Missouri. It was occupied in 1890 by the Infantry and Cavalry School, forerunner of the . . . — — Map (db m66778) HM
Dedicated to the Soldiers who died while serving their country at Fort Larned, Kansas (1859-1878). In 1888, remains were relocated from the post cemetery to Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery, Section B, where they were not identified. Among the . . . — — Map (db m93424) HM
Transfer of title to U.S. Army by
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. . . . — — Map (db m66704) HM
This prairie has a long military connection. Captains Lewis and Clark passed this site on July 1, 1804, on their way to the Pacific Ocean with the Corps of Discovery. General Henry Leavenworth established the Fort here in 1827, to protect the . . . — — Map (db m286465) HM
[CENTER FRONT PANEL]
"There is no pleasure in achievement if it is not shared."
- Lieutenant Colonel Charity Adams (Earley)
[Center panel main photo caption reads]
Captain Charity Adams and Officer Candidates-Parade Grounds, . . . — — Map (db m287034) HM WM
The stone monuments to the west mark the trace of the original road leading up from the river. For many pioneers, traders, settlers and soldiers, this was the beginning of the Oregon and Santa Fe Trails leading to the Far West. The steamboat and . . . — — Map (db m66713) HM
In 1881 General William Tecumseh Sherman established at Fort Leavenworth the School of Application for Infantry and Cavalry. In 1907 the title was changed to the Army School of the Line, in 1922 to the General Service Schools, in 1929 to the . . . — — Map (db m66653) HM
We dedicate this tree to the American Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and Airmen of all conflicts, to all who sacrificed their lives in the cause of freedom, and to the patriotism and unity found in the hearts of the American People. Let this tree . . . — — Map (db m79823) WM
In honor of those who gave the
ultimate sacrifice in service to
the United States of America and
the families they left behind.
The sacrifice will not be forgotten. — — Map (db m286531) WM
This is a hybrid hazel plantation. They are a native nut bush or small tree.
Hazels are a perennial woody plant that can produce a crop for hundreds
of years. There are advantages to woody agriculture that include good
soil conservation, less . . . — — Map (db m286467) HM
Dedicated in memory of
General Melvin Zais
1916 - 1981
Commissioned in the infantry 1937
Served with distinction for 37 years
CGSC Class of 1948
CGSC Instructor 1949-1952
Fought in three wars
CG 101st Airborne Division . . . — — Map (db m66705) WM
[Besides the KCR, other] "Fallen Flags"
Southern Pacific Burlington Route Rock Island
Chicago and NorthWestern Line Frisco Santa Fe
Katy Mo-Pac Kansas City Southern Lines — — Map (db m294753) HM
He helped make Kansas a free state,
He fought to save the Union,
He published the Daily Times for nearly
forty years in the interest of Leavenworth,
He was no hypocrite. — — Map (db m77150) HM WM
Carry Amelia Nation, the Kansas Prohibitionist, who became internationally known for breaking up saloons, was born in Kentucky in 1846. The widow of an alcoholic, she remarried and settled in Medicine Lodge, Kansas.
The state constitution . . . — — Map (db m42172) HM
This home was built circa 1870 by A. A. Higgenbotham. The stone was quarried at Junction City, Kansas. Messrs. Anthony, Goehner and Lysle negotiated with the Harvey family and the property was donated to Cushing Hospital in 1944. The Hospital . . . — — Map (db m53605) HM
Daniel Read Anthony, born on February 15, 1820 and his sister, Susan Brownell Anthony, born on August 22, 1824, had tremendous influence over the course of events in Kansas and the nation. Daniel's influence was felt through his newspaper and Susan . . . — — Map (db m42150) HM
During the 18th century, the French and Spanish
competed for this area, but the French succeeded due
to better relations with the Native Americans.
Founding Fort de Cavagnial in 1744 in the approximate
vicinity of where Fort Leavenworth . . . — — Map (db m286370) HM
Below this plaque lies a capsule containing
messages from Leavenworth People of 1976
to Leavenworth People of 2076.
Buried July 3, 1976 - to be opened July 4, 2076 — — Map (db m287028) HM
In 1997, the cities of Leavenworth, Kansas and Omihachiman, Japan became Sister and Brother cities. The two cities are connected because of the civic and religious commitment of one man, Mr. William Merrell Vories.
Vories was born in Leavenworth . . . — — Map (db m42105) HM
Civil War Dead
An estimated 700,000 Union and Confederate soldiers died in the Civil War between April 1861 and April 1865. As the death toll rose, the U.S. government struggled with the urgent but unplanned need to bury fallen Union . . . — — Map (db m286986) HM
In Leavenworth's early days this building was the home of the Charles Ackenhausen Saddlery Company. Mr. Ackenhausen was a prominent and progressive citizen and a great benefit to Leavenworth after immigrating from Hanover, Germany. In 1858 he worked . . . — — Map (db m50885) HM
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that . . . — — Map (db m286991) HM WM
In memory of the Leavenworth area men and women who served in their country's wars
"O honor those who gave their todays for our tomorrows." — — Map (db m53567) WM
From 1859 to 1864 John Baptist Miege S. J., Bishop of the Indian Lands, built the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Leavenworth. It burned in 1961. The parish was founded August 15, 1855.
In 1863, Bishop Miege built the Bishop's Residence . . . — — Map (db m287026) HM
"Each man carried a bowie-knife, a revolver, a pair of breeches, a shirt and a very don't-care a damn expression...The stews and brothels, the hospitals and poorhouses of the East can furnish thousands more of just such scabby, scurvy, scapegoats, . . . — — Map (db m46709) HM
"....As these bells ring....
honored dead rest...freedom lives...."
Harry S. Truman
TAPS
Day is done, gone the sun, from the hills,
from the sky, All is well, Safely rest, safely rest,
All is well.
Fading light dims the sight . . . — — Map (db m286992) WM
This building was the first site used by the I.O.O.F. in Kansas. The cornerstone was laid on May 14, 1867. Later renamed Davis Hall, the upper floor was used for local political meetings.
In 1975 the premises were included in the inventory of . . . — — Map (db m71708) HM
Rev. B. M. Hobson of Lexington, Mo. a Presbyterian preached in a grove of elms near 3rd & Miami in the summer of 1855. On 1 Jan. 1856 Rev. C. D. Martin of Philadelphia organized the First Presbyterian Church with nine members. The group reorganized . . . — — Map (db m46782) HM
Dedicated to the memory of those who
served with the Fourth Marine Division
Pacific Campaigns
Roi-Namur Jan. 1944 Saipan June 1944
Tinian July 1944 Iwo Jima Feb. 1945
When uncommon valor was a common virtue
Admiral . . . — — Map (db m286924) WM
Into the grunt and growl life of the southwest frontier Fred Harvey brought an era of gracious manners, delicious food, good women, and high standards of service. Frederick Harvey was born in London in 1835. At fifteen Harvey immigrated to the . . . — — Map (db m53991) HM
Welcome to the Frontier Military Historic Byway, the pivotal corridor of American history where the West expanded and freedom lost and won.
The Frontier Military Historic Byway takes you along the edges of the tectonic plates of . . . — — Map (db m253161) HM
Fort Leavenworth
Founded in 1827, Fort Leavenworth is the "Post that opened the West" and the oldest operating fort west of the Mississippi. Open to the public, the "Best Hometown in the Army" contains well-preserved historic homes and . . . — — Map (db m253180) HM
The law firm of Sherman, Ewing and McCook was on the 2nd floor of a wooden building located in front of this pedestal. All four partners in the firm became general officers in the Union Army during the Civil War. The most famous member of the firm . . . — — Map (db m42154) HM
Welcome to the Glacial Hills, rich with Kansas history and spectacular views of the mighty Missouri River.
It is hard to imagine a time when the land traversed by the Glacial Hills Scenic Byway was once covered by almost 500 feet of ice. . . . — — Map (db m253153) HM
White Cloud
In 1804, Lewis and Clark rested on the bluffs of the Missouri on lands of the Iowa Nation. Named for an Iowa chief, White Cloud incorporated some 50 years later, reaching a population of more than 2,000 as a steamboat port, . . . — — Map (db m253163) HM
In 1866 this area was given to the city to be used by farmers selling their products. For sale were hay, wood, live poultry, eggs, hand churned butter, farm smoked hams and bacon, and fruits and vegetables in season. Horese and mules were traded. . . . — — Map (db m53987) HM
Dedicated to all who came before us - from our pioneers to our parents, to these we owe our freedom, faith, country, community and lives. May we enjoy and protect the good things of life in Mid-America that our heritage has made possible.
. . . — — Map (db m65047) HM WM
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 . . . — — Map (db m82698) HM
Fred Harvey, founder of the restaurant chain that bears his name, lived here from 1883 until his death. The family occupied the residence until 1943. It was transferred to the Leavenworth Board of Education in 1949.
Harvey pioneered well . . . — — Map (db m53603) HM
SSG, US Army
DOB 11-2-84 DOD 6-11-11
KIA
Operation Enduring Freedom
3rd Plt, B Co, 1/75 Ranger Bn
Pakita Province, Afghanistan
[Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart] — — Map (db m86749) WM
