Leavenworth Essential Info
Overview
Leavenworth is a city in Eastern Kansas.
Leavenworth, the "First City in Kansas", established in 1854, is located on the west banks of the Missouri River and became nationally known as the "jumping off point" for the opening of the West. Buffalo Bill Cody spent part of his youth here and later worked in the area as a Pony Express rider and Army scout. Cody’s parents are buried in Leavenworth.
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Basics
Best Time To Go
Mar-Oct
Current Time
Current Weather
77 °F
Windy
Fun Facts
- In 2008, an underground series of "vaults" was found in the city, apparently built during the late 19th century.[
- The site of Fort Leavenworth, built in 1827, the city became known in American history for its role as a key supply base in the settlement of the American West.
- Fort Leavenworth, known as the "Intellectual Center of the Army", is home to the U.S. Army Combined Arms Center.
- Both Buffalo Bill Cody and Wild Bill Hickok lived and worked in Leavenworth during its Old West frontier period.
- Melissa Lou Etheridge, an American rock singer-songwriter, guitarist, and activist, was born in Leavenworth.
Popular Foods
- Pulled Pork
- Meatball Sub