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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 1875. The Disciplinary Barracks is the only maximum-security
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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