Leavenworth

Leavenworth, Kansas, is known as the "First City in Kansas," established in 1854 and located on the west banks of the Missouri River. You'll enjoy browsing Leavenworth's historic riverfront downtown, which offers many antique and unique shops.

Built in 1867, Leavenworth's Victorian Carroll Mansion, with beautiful woodwork and stained glass windows, is open daily to the public. Adjacent to Leavenworth is Ft. Leavenworth, the oldest continuously operating fort west of the Mississippi River. Today Ft. Leavenworth is considered one of the most beautiful and well-maintained forts in the U.S. It contains several historical sites, including the Frontier Army Museum, Santa Fe and Oregon trail cuts, the National Cemetery and the Buffalo Soldiers Monument, dedicated by General Colin Powell in 1992 to honor the African-American soldiers of the 9th and 10th Cavalry Regiments.