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Leavenworth and the Frontier
Military Historic Byway was
featured in a recent segment
of "Sunflower Journeys" on
KTWU.  Leavenworth is the
only city in Kansas that is
located on two byways: 
Frontier Military Historic
Byway & Glacial Hills
Scenic Byway.

In 1966 Fort Leavenworth was designated a Registered National Historic Landmark and a portion of the fort is on the National Register of Historic Places.  In an effort to share this historic facility and expand its welcome to visitors, Fort Leavenworth has erected a series of wayside pedestals at 16 historic sites on the fort.

Each stone pedestal displays beautiful artwork and narrative as well as a 2-8 minute recording explaining the historical significance of the site.  The historic sites are marked with limestone pedestals containing artwork and electronic recordings.  To activate the recordings at each wayside, press the red button on the front of each pedestal.  Note:  you must have a picture ID (valid driver's license) upon entering the Fort. 

To begin the Wayside Tour, travel north on Grant Ave. to the 3rd stoplight, take a right on Reynolds Ave. to the Frontier Army Museum where the 1st Wayside pedestals are located.  To continue with the wayside tour, you can pick up the tour with Wayside #2, Command and General Staff College, which is located in front of the new Lewis & Clark Center.    Download PDF Map

Self-Guided Tour

1.   Queen of the Frontier Posts Museum

2.   Command & General Staff College (CGSC)

3.   The Missouri River, Highway to the West

4.   Arsenal of the West

5.   Cantonment Leavenworth

6.   Trails West

7.   Native American Prisoners of War 

8.   First Kansas Territorial Capital, Military Prison

9.   Main Parade Field

10.  Battle Training Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow

11.  West End Park

12.  Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery

13.  Buffalo Soldiers, Deploy as Skirmishers

14.  Constitution Grove

15.  World Wars I & II Induction Centers

16.  Corral Creek

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