Around Kansas - Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery - May 11, 2016
(Frank) And here we are again on your Wednesday morning. (Deb) In the middle of May just about, unbelievable. (Frank) You know what we've been doing on the show we were just discussing while the last story was on and all that there are how many national cemeteries in the state of Kansas? (Deb) Five I believe. (Frank) Five of them, and so of course my co-host here has been visiting them and we're doing stories on all of them. (Deb) Well they're all obviously filled with heroes and each one of those has an amazing story and so obviously on Memorial Day in May take some time, I know Memorial weekend gets pretty busy for folks, but you don’t have to wait for Memorial Day to go visit one of these cemeteries. And most of them have, well Find A Grave is a fantastic internet tool but most of them will have a directory if there's somebody that you're looking for. A lot of times you can call ahead and get some kind of tour. The one we're going to talk about today is Fort Leavenworth's National Cemetery. There are actually two national cemeteries in Leavenworth. One is Off-Post and it is beautiful it's just rolling hills and it's obviously a little newer than the one On-Post, but they are beautiful. They're just landscaped beautifully but the stories that are there are so powerful. (Frank) It’s really kind of an emotional trip. (Deb) It is. (Frank) Especially at Leavenworth because, like you say, it has the rolling hills and you get a perspective and you see all of these stones and it’s like that’s why we’re free. (Deb) Yes. Amen, brother. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs who manages our national cemeteries, Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery reflects the Fort’s changing role in our nation’s history. From its beginnings in 1827, a burying ground was necessary mostly due to the ravages of malaria and other diseases. Military tradition dictated two cemeteries, one of enlisted men and the other for officers. In 1858, the remains from both post cemeteries were re-interred into a single site on the military reservation. When Congress approved the creation of national cemeteries in 1862, the Fort Leavenworth Cemetery became one of 14 national cemeteries to be designated or established as such that year. Of the original 14 national cemeteries, Fort Leavenworth was the largest at more than 36 acres. In the years following the Civil War, the bodies of Union soldiers from St. Joseph, Kansas City and Independence, Missouri were re-interred at Fort Leavenworth. In addition, the cemetery was used as the burial ground for soldiers who served at frontier posts in Kansas, New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado and southern Wyoming. In 1870, the Inspector of National Cemeteries reported more than 1,000 Union soldiers interred at Fort Leavenworth along with roughly 170 citizens and 7 Confederate prisoners of war. The oldest known burial at Fort Leavenworth is that of Clarinda Dale who died September 21, 1844. She was originally interred in the old Fort Leavenworth Arsenal Cemetery. The oldest known military grave is that of Captain James Allen, first US Dragoons, who died in August 1846. Like Miss Dale, Captain Allen was originally buried in Fort Leavenworth Arsenal Cemetery and later moved to the National Cemetery. In 1886, soldiers originally buried at Fort Craig, New Mexico were re-interred at Fort Leavenworth to facilitate completion of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad. Following the close of the Indian Wars and resettlement of Native Americans, the Army closed or consolidated many of its small military outposts in the West. As a result, between 1885 and 1907, the federal government vacated numerous military post cemeteries and re-interred nearly 2,000 remains at Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery. The remains of Brigadier General Leavenworth, the fort’s namesake, were dis-interred from Woodland Cemetery in Delhi, New York, and re-interred in the National Cemetery on Memorial Day in 1902. The general died in 1834 at Cross Timbers in Indian Territory without knowing he had been promoted from colonel to brigadier general. A large granite marker topped with an eagle in repose was erected in 1910 to mark his grave. Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 15, 1999. Among the many Medal of Honor recipients who rest here is Second Lieutenant Tom Custer who died with his brother at the Little Bighorn.
(Frank) Wow, another half hour, poof, has gone by. I’m Frank. (Deb) I’m Deb. (Frank) And we’ll see you somewhere -- (Deb and Frank) Around Kansas.
Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery, Kansas
Memorial Day at Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery
Today we celebrate, honor and remember those who fought and sacrificed for their country & our freedom. Happy Memorial Day.
Leavenworth Monument
Courtesy of the Department of Veterans Affairs,
National Cemetery Administration, History Program
Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery, established in 1862 on the grounds of the Fort Leavenworth Military Reservation, is one of the oldest national cemeteries. The cemetery retains many of its historic features including portions of the stone perimeter wall dating to 1869, the superintendent’s lodge from 1905, and several private markers to great military leaders such as Brigadier General Henry Leavenworth—the fort’s namesake—and Colonel Edward Hatch.
The cemetery is the resting place of eight Medal of Honor recipients, but most are the unknown soldiers of war.
Wreaths Across America Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery 2014
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Leavenworth National Cemetery - Leavenworth, Kansas
Leavenworth National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery located in the city of Leavenworth, Kansas. It occupies 128.8 acres of land. As of the end of 2015 it had 41,128 interments. It is sometimes locally referred to as Old Soldiers' Home. This drone video was taken for memorial day.
Paying Our Respects at the Leavenworth National Cemetery, Memorial Day 2019
And they who for their country die shall fill an honored grave, for glory lights the soldier's tomb, and beauty weeps the brave. - Joseph Rodman Drake
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Fort Leavenworth United States Army facility
Fort Leavenworth
Fort Leavenworth is a United States Army facility located in Leavenworth County, Kansas (just north of the city of Leavenworth) in
the upper northeast portion of the state. It is the oldest active U.S. Army post west of the Missouri River, in operation for over
170 years. Fort Leavenworth has been historically known as the Intellectual Center of the Army.
During the country's westward expansion, Fort Leavenworth was a forward destination for thousands of soldiers, surveyors, immigrants,
American Indians, preachers and settlers who passed through. The garrison supports the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC)
by managing and maintaining the home of the U.S. Army Combined Arms Center (CAC). CAC's mission involves leader development, collective
training, Army doctrine and battle command (current and future).
360 Degrees | Fort Leavenworth National Cemetary
360 Degree view from Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery in Leavenworth Kansas.
Leavenworth National Cemetery
An old video I recorded at the Leavenworth National Cemetery in Leavenworth, Kansas. I also added in some footage of the Chapel of the Veterans at the end. It was once the only Protestant and Catholic Church in the US where both religions were practiced in the same building. The church was featured on Ripley’s Believe it or Not. You can find more info in the links below.
Leavenworth National Cemetery:
Chapel of the Veterans:
Life at Fort Leavenworth
While stationed at Fort Leavenworth, KS with my family I wrote, shot, tracked, and edited this for the public information office.
The 9 Gosts @ Fort Leavenworth
This Is The Story Of The 9 Gosts @ Fort Leavenworth
Staycation With History? Try Fort Leavenworth
KMBC's Kris Ketz reports.
Fort Leavenworth - Who we are
Fort Leavenworth is open to the public and is considered a national treasure with historic sites and homes, a world-class museum, the nation's premiere Buffalo Soldier monument, breathtaking views overlooking the Missouri River, scenic picnic areas and parks, and a challenging, rolling, 18-hole golf course.
The Rookery: A Fort Leavenworth Haunting
A former resident of the Rookery, the oldest building in Kansas, recounts the tale of one of four ghosts that he and his family lived with while stationed at Fort Leavenworth, KS. For more photos and the full story, visit
Memorial Day observance 2018 at Fort Leavenworth, KS. A day of remembrance of our fallen heroes.
Fort Leavenworth - Day of Discovery
Fort Leavenworth - Day of Discovery video using jaycut.com
Leavenworth National Cemetery Ride
First two minutes of a ride through the National Cemetery on an 'oldwing
Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery: Honoring our Veterans Who died for our Freedom.
Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery:
We did this Thanksgiving Day.
I want to say sorry this is so Late but I am still learning editing and did not know how to get all the wind out. I learned how to just remove it and add voice over But better late that sorry.
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Fort Leavenworth, KS Memorial Day 2012.10
Scenes from Fort Leavenworth