Fifty years later the town was founded by Proslavery men and named for Sen. On July 4, 1804, Lewis and Clark exploring the new Louisiana Purchase, camped near this site. Turnout, 11 miles northwest of city of Leavenworth. See also Leavenworth County marker number 4(A). A 1926 graduate, with highest honors in his class, was Maj. Sherman established the school which later became the Command and General Staff College, the highest tactical school in the Army educational system combining all arms and services.
Andrew Reeder set up executive offices at Fort Leavenworth. When Kansas territory was organized in 1854, Gov.
During the 1850's, wagon teams hauled supplies over the Santa Fe, Oregon and other trails to all forts, posts and military camps of the West, some as far as the Pacific. Doniphan set out on his Mexican expedition throughout the war with Mexico the Fort was the outfitting post of the Army of the West. mounted force yet assembled: ten companies of dragoons. Kearny march against the Cherokees with the largest U. Henry Leavenworth, was for thirty years the chief base of operations on the Indian frontier. Fort Leavenworth, established in 1827 by Col. Long before white men settled Kansas, traffic over the Santa Fe trail was so heavy that troops were detailed to protect it from the Indians. No historic markers currently are located in this county. Town square, three blocks east of US-169, Iola Funston, a member of Congress, 1884-1894. This was the home of his father, Edward H. In 1914, during intervention in Mexico, he commanded Vera Cruz as military governor and was that year made a major general. He receivied a Congressional Medal of Honor and at 35 was made a brigadier general in the reqular army. In 1901 he planned and executed the capture of Aguinaldo, commander of the Filipino army. Invalided home shortly before the Spanish-American War, Funston was made colonel of the 20th Kansas infantry.
After ventures in Latin America, he served 18 months with Cuban Insurgents, fighting in 22 engagements and reaching the rank of lieutenant colonel. Youthful exploring expeditions in this country were followed by two years in the Arctic from which he returned down the Yukon river 1,500 miles by canoe. 240 By County Aįrederick Funston, five feet four and slightly built, went from this farm to a life of amazing adventure. For questions about marker locations, contact the Cultural Resources Division, Kansas Historical Society, 78, ext. GPS coordinates are available for many markers (Datum = WGS84). These markers are constructed of cast metal, and most have a distinctive sunflower design at the top.įind a list of markers by county or number. Most markers are located in roadside parks and rest areas so that travelers may conveniently and safely stop to read them. There is no current program to add new markers. The first of these historical markers was erected in 1938, more were added from the 1940s through 1960s. The historical markers program was administered by the State of Kansas through the Kansas Historical Society and the Kansas Department of Transportation. They will be reinstalled when the refurbishing is complete.
*Please note: A number of our markers are currently being repainted.
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