Leavenworth County, Administrative county in Kansas, US
Description
Leavenworth County is an administrative division in northeastern Kansas with rolling terrain, river systems, and farmland throughout. The region includes several towns, with the city of Leavenworth serving as the main hub for county administration.
History
The county was formally established in 1855 and named after General Henry Leavenworth, who founded the military post in 1827. These early developments made the area an important center for military and administrative activity.
Culture
Fort Leavenworth has long shaped community life throughout the region and continues to influence daily routines for many residents. The military presence gives the area a distinctive identity visible in its institutions and social networks.
Practical
Visitors can find administrative services across multiple towns, with the city of Leavenworth housing the main county facilities. The area is accessible by car and has basic infrastructure to serve both residents and travelers.
Did you know?
The region contains the oldest continuously operating military installation west of the Mississippi River alongside the largest federal prison complex in the country. These two contrasting institutions coexist in the same area.
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Children's Mercy Park
30.7 km
Schlitterbahn Kansas City
32.2 km
Kansas Speedway
30.6 km
U.S. Disciplinary Barracks Cemetery
20.8 km
Verrückt
32.1 km
Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery
19.2 km
Grinter Place
38.2 km
Weston Bend State Park
25.6 km
Leavenworth National Cemetery
20.5 kmNational Golf Club of Kansas City
36.1 km
Centennial Bridge
19.9 km
C.W. Parker Carousel Museum
19.4 km
Combined Arms Research Library
20 km
Leavenworth Riverfront Community Center
19.5 km
Richard Allen Cultural Center
19.1 km
Kansas and Missouri Bridge
20.6 km
Nathaniel H. Burt House
18.6 km
Frederick Krause Mansion
31.7 km
Highway 2 Bridge
34.8 km
Carnegie Arts Center of Leavenworth
18.8 km
First Presbyterian Church, Leavenworth
19 km
Weston Historic District
25.1 km
Leavenworth Performing Arts Center
18.9 km
Platte County Courthouse
31.9 km
Missouri District Warehouse
31.9 km
National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame
28.1 km
National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame
28.1 km
David J. Brewer House
18.4 km
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