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Leavenworth, Kansas

Leavenworth is the county seat of and the largest city in Leavenworth County, Kansas, United States.
Population 37,351

Top Events in Leavenworth History

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1827Military
Part of the Kansas City metropolitan area, Leavenworth is located on the west bank of the Missouri River, on the site of Fort Leavenworth, built in 1827.
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1854Government
== History == Leavenworth, founded in 1854, was the first city incorporated in the territory of Kansas.
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1858History
On April 3, 1858, the "Leavenworth Constitution" for the state of Kansas was adopted here.
4
1865History
By 1865, it had attracted nearly one-fifth of the 12,000 black people in the state.
5
1866History
In 1866, the 10th Regiment of Cavalry, an all-black unit within the U.S.
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1870Civil Rights
African Americans gained suffrage in 1870 after passage of the federal 15th constitutional amendment, and the legislature voted for their right to sit on juries in 1874.
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1900Crime
=== 20th century to present === Fred Alexander, a 22-year-old black veteran of the Spanish–American War, was arrested on circumstantial evidence following months of assaults on ...
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1901Crime
On January 15, 1901, Alexander was taken from jail by a mob of 5,000 people and to the site of the murder of Pearl Forbes, where he was brutally lynched: burned alive.
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1947History
It remained the Cathedral until Bishop George Donnelly moved the see city of the Diocese to Kansas City Kansas in 1947.
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1971Government
Leavenworth appoints its mayor from among the members of the Commission, and Day was named mayor in 1971.

Historical Timeline

1827Military
Part of the Kansas City metropolitan area, Leavenworth is located on the west bank of the Missouri River, on the site of Fort Leavenworth, built in 1827.
1854Government
== History == Leavenworth, founded in 1854, was the first city incorporated in the territory of Kansas.
1858History
On April 3, 1858, the "Leavenworth Constitution" for the state of Kansas was adopted here.
1865History
By 1865, it had attracted nearly one-fifth of the 12,000 black people in the state.
1866History
In 1866, the 10th Regiment of Cavalry, an all-black unit within the U.S.
1870Civil Rights
African Americans gained suffrage in 1870 after passage of the federal 15th constitutional amendment, and the legislature voted for their right to sit on juries in 1874.
1900Crime
=== 20th century to present === Fred Alexander, a 22-year-old black veteran of the Spanish–American War, was arrested on circumstantial evidence following months of assaults on ...
1901Crime
On January 15, 1901, Alexander was taken from jail by a mob of 5,000 people and to the site of the murder of Pearl Forbes, where he was brutally lynched: burned alive.
1947History
It remained the Cathedral until Bishop George Donnelly moved the see city of the Diocese to Kansas City Kansas in 1947.
1971Government
Leavenworth appoints its mayor from among the members of the Commission, and Day was named mayor in 1971.
1972Government
(The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was founded a few years later, and absorbed most members of the AAC.) In 1972 Benjamin Day became the cit...
1977Military
Fort Leavenworth was located outside the city limits until its territory was annexed by the city on April 12, 1977.
1984Civil Rights
The Annual Saint Patrick's Day Parade is held each year since 1984 on March 17 at 12 noon in downtown Leavenworth.
2008Architecture
In 2008, an underground series of "vaults" was found in the city, apparently built during the late 19th century.
2009History
== In popular culture == Leavenworth is the setting for "Hurt People", a 2009 novel by Cote Smith.
2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the 2010 United States census, there were 35,251 people, 12,256 households, and 8,129 families residing in the city.
2015Culture
=== Top employers === According to the town's 2015 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city are: == Arts and culture == === Museums === The C.W.
2016History
The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $60,870 (with a margin of error of +/- $3,391) and the median family income wa...
2020History
=== 2020 census === The 2020 United States census counted 37,351 people, 13,143 households, and 8,369 families in Leavenworth.
2023Military
== Transportation == In April 2023, RideLV began to provide on-demand transit service within the city using a mobile software app.

Did You Know?

1
Leavenworth is located in the state of Kansas.
2
Leavenworth has a population of 37,351 residents.
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Part of the Kansas City metropolitan area, Leavenworth is located on the west bank of the Missouri River, on the site of Fort Leavenworth, built in 1827.

Famous People from Leavenworth, Kansas

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Melissa Etheridge
Composer, Singer · Born May 29, 1961 · Age 64
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Dean Potter
Rock Climber, Skydiver · Born Apr 14, 1972 · Died May 16, 2015 (age 43)
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Doug Lamborn
Lawyer, Politician · Born May 24, 1954 · Age 71
HC
Hilda Clark
Actor, Model · Born Jan 1, 1872 · Died May 5, 1932 (age 60)
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Wayne Simien
Basketball Player · Born Mar 9, 1983 · Age 42

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