The Landing (Fort Leavenworth)

Fort Leavenworth is the oldest U.S. Army Fort in continuous existence west of the Mississippi.  Fort Leavenworth was built on the bluffs of the Missouri River in 1827 as a frontier post to protect trade on the Santa Fe Trail.  It served critical roles during the Mexican War, Civil War, and early expansion of the West.  Today this historic post is home to the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College.