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Fort Leavenworth, Kansas
Fort Leavenworth is the oldest continuously-active Army post west
of the Mississippi River.Traffic over the Santa Fe trail was so heavy
that U.S. Military troops were detailed to protect travelers from the
Indians, even before Kansas was settled.
Fort Leavenworth was established by Colonel Henry Leavenworth and
his officers and men of the 3rd Infantry Regiment from St. Louis. The
10th Cavalry Regiment, one of 4 black cavalry regiments formed by order
of Congress in 1866, was formed at Fort Leavenworth. The Buffalo
Soldiers  Monument,
a tribute to the 9th and 10th Cavalry Regiments stands at the fort
today.
The U.S. Disciplinary Barracks was  established
in prison in the Department of Defense, incarcerating both men and women
from all branches of U.S. Military service.
In 1881 the School of Application for Cavalry and Infantry was formed. This military
school is now known as the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College
and is attended by not only U.S. Military officers but officers from
many foreign nations. Fort Leavenworth is also host to the Frontier
Museum which focuses on the theme of "Fort Leavenworth's Role in Westward
Expansion."
Other fort highlights include the National Cemetery, the Memorial Chapel, the Main
Post Chapel and many historic buildings including the Rookery, the oldest residence
in Kansas. Also notable are old canons overlooking the scenery and view of the Missouri
River from the bluffs of Fort Leavenworth.
Fort Leavenworth continues to be on the leading edge of the Army's future.
Buffalo Soldiers
Combined Arms Center Research Library
U.S. Military Exchange Online (must be military member to access)
Fort Leavenworth Schools
U.S. Army Command and General Staff College.
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