Fort Leavenworth

Fort Leavenworth, the oldest active United States Army post west of the Mississippi River, has devoted more than 170 years of service to the nation. During the country's westward expansion, Fort Leavenworth was a forward destination for thousands of soldiers, surveyors, emigrants, American Indians, preachers and settlers who passed through.

Related Topics:
United States Army - Mississippi River

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Fort Leavenworth is currently the home of the Command and General Staff College, the National Simulation Center, and the United States Disciplinary Barracks. Just north of the city of Leavenworth, Kansas, Fort Leavenworth is located in the upper northeast corner of Kansas.

Related Topics:
Command and General Staff College - National Simulation Center - United States Disciplinary Barracks - Leavenworth, Kansas - Kansas

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Size: 5,600 acres (23 km²) and 7,000,000 ft² (650,000 m²) of space in 1,000 buildings and 1,500 quarters.

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