Fort Leavenworth, Leavenworth
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Facts and practical information
Fort Leavenworth is a United States Army installation located in Leavenworth County, Kansas, in the city of Leavenworth, roughly 20 miles northwest of Kansas City. Built in 1827, it is the second oldest active United States Army post west of Washington, D.C., and the oldest permanent settlement in Kansas. Fort Leavenworth has been historically known as the "Intellectual Center of the Army." ()
Day trips
Fort Leavenworth – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Richard Allen Cultural Center, C.W. Parker Carousel Museum, First Presbyterian Church, Leavenworth Riverfront Community Center.