Leavenworth, Kansas
Leavenworth is a city of 37,195 people in Leavenworth County, Kansas, founded in 1854.
Why visit Leavenworth
Townapedia lists 38 museums and landmarks, 26 parks and trails, 50 places to eat, 9 places to stay and 10 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include B&B Theaters, Centennial Bridge, Fort Leavenworth and AXA Building.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 21°F.
Weather in Leavenworth
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About Leavenworth
Leavenworth () is the county seat of and the largest city in Leavenworth County, Kansas, United States. 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. The city became known in American history for its role as a key supply base in the settlement of the American West. During the Civil War, many volunteers joined the Union Army from Leavenworth.
From the Wikipedia article Leavenworth, Kansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do10
Centennial Bridge
Bridge · 1.0 mi
Bridge in Leavenworth, Kansas to Missouri
Kansas and Missouri Bridge
Bridge · 2.0 mi
Bridge in Leavenworth, Kansas to Kansas
Terminal Bridge
Bridge · 1.1 mi
Bridge in and East Leavenworth, Missouri
Post Theater
Cinema and theater · 1.9 mi
375 Grant Avenue, Fort Leavenworth
Museums and landmarks38
Fort Leavenworth
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
United States Army post in Leavenworth, Kansas
AXA Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic commercial building in Leavenworth, Kansas, United States
Carnegie Arts Center of Leavenworth
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Building in Leavenworth, Kansas, USA
Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic veterans cemetery in Leavenworth County, Kansas
Hund School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Historic one room schoolhouse northwest of the city of Leavenworth in Leavenworth County, Kansas
Leavenworth Performing Arts Center
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Theater and former movie theater in Leavenworth, Kansas, United States
Leavenworth Riverfront Community Center
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic building in Leavenworth, Kansas, United States
Nathaniel H. Burt House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Single-family detached home in Leavenworth, Kansas
Western Branch, National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic district in Leavenworth, Kansas, United States
Frontier Army Museum
Museum · 1.9 mi
100 Reynolds Avenue, Leavenworth
Tu-Fr 09:00-16:00; Sa 10:00-16:00
26 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds26
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14 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes50
Ava's Island Café
Restaurant · Jamaican · 0.4 mi
732 Shawnee Street, Leavenworth
Tu 11:00-18:00; We-Fr 10:30-19:00; Sa 11:00-17:00; Su 11:00-16:00
Baan Thai Restaurant
Restaurant · Thai · 0.7 mi
301 South 4th Street, Leavenworth
Mo-Sa 10:30-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Kung Fu Tea
Cafe · Bubble Tea · 2.3 mi
2500 South 4th Street, Leavenworth
Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00
The Suburban
Diner · American · 1.5 mi
402 South 20th Street, Leavenworth
Mo-Su 10:00-21:00
38 more on the map.
History
Leavenworth, founded in 1854, was the first city incorporated in the territory of Kansas. The city developed south of Fort Leavenworth, which was established as Cantonment Leavenworth in 1827 by Colonel Henry Leavenworth. Its location on the Missouri River attracted refugee African-American slaves in the antebellum years, who were seeking freedom from the slave state of Missouri across the river. Abolition supporters helped them find refuge. In the years before the Civil War, Leavenworth was a hotbed of anti-slavery and pro-slavery agitation, often leading to open physical confrontations on the street and in public meetings.
On April 3, 1858, the "Leavenworth Constitution" for the state of Kansas was adopted here. Although the federal government never approved this early version of the state constitution, it was considered one of the most radical of the four constitutions drafted for the new territory because it recognized freed black people as citizens.
From the History section of Leavenworth, Kansas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay9
Churches and places of worship36
First Presbyterian Church, Leavenworth
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Saint Paul's Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 0.4 mi
200 North 7th Street, Leavenworth
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 2.3 mi
1020 Limit Street, Leavenworth
Shopping10
Gas and EV charging17
Schools, colleges and libraries28
Healthcare8
Map of Leavenworth
232 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 21°F | 1.1 in | 4.8 in |
| Feb | 45°F | 24°F | 1.6 in | 5.6 in |
| Mar | 57°F | 34°F | 2.4 in | 1.5 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 44°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 77°F | 55°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 65°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 68°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 58°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 46°F | 3.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 34°F | 2.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 25°F | 1.7 in | 5.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Leavenworth Hcn (0 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Leavenworth County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-06-20: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding,Landslides,And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2019-05-28: Tornadoes And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2011-09-23: Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-06-25: Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Sherman Army Airfield (FLV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Kansas City 17 mi southeast, about 27 min by car
- Atchison 20 mi northwest, about 32 min by car
- Kansas City 24 mi southeast, about 39 min by car
- Olathe 31 mi south, about 50 min by car
- Lawrence 31 mi southwest, about 50 min by car
- Overland Park 32 mi southeast, about 52 min by car
- Independence 35 mi southeast, about 56 min by car
- Gardner 35 mi south, about 57 min by car
- Lee's Summit 40 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Topeka 46 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Downtown Leavenworth, Kansas, Melissa Bower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Mary's University 4594, Mdupont, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Clocktower-Sherman-Grant-SheridanHalls Nov-2002 0056, Don Middleton, U.S. Army, Public domain
- Nathaniel Burt House, Leavenworth, Kansas, Makuakane, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hund School, Leavenworth County, KS, 25or6to4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hollywood Theater Leavenworth, Kansas 1, Rntwerner, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Presbyterian Church, Leavenworth, Kansas, Makuakane, CC BY-SA 3.0
- AXA Building, Leavenworth, Kansas, Makuakane, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Leavenworth Riverfront Community Center (2015 exterior), Melissa Bower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery, Unknown author, Public domain
- Leavenworth Public Library, Leavenworth, KS 1, Rntwerner, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Leavenworth Soldiers Home main hospital HABS KS1, Jet Lowe, Public domain
- Centennial Bridge Leavenworth, Tim Kiser ( w:User:Malepheasant ), CC BY-SA 2.5
- Sketch of the new Terminal Bridge in Leavenworth Kansas, Leavenworth Standard (Life time: NA), Public domain
- Fort Leavenworth Bridge Scientific American, Kansas and Missouri Bridge Company, Public domain
- Richard Allen Cultural Center (front), Melissa Bower, CC BY-SA 4.0
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