86-566: The Atchison Globe is a weekly newspaper published in Atchison, Kansas that was founded in 1877 by E. W. Howe . Also having an online presence, it was acquired in 2023 by CherryRoad Media . After acquiring it from the Howe family in 1951, publisher Paul Allingham and Winnie Allingham sold the journal in 1979 to Thomson Newspapers . Purchased in 1993 by American Publishing , it was owned by News-Press & Gazette Company until August 1, 2023, when it
172-621: A Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) , part of an initiative to provide mail-order prescriptions to veterans using automated systems at strategic locations throughout the United States, as well as the Central Plains Consolidated Patient Account Center (CPAC), a billing and collection agency. Fort Leavenworth, known as the "Intellectual Center of the Army", is home to the U.S. Army Combined Arms Center . It
258-450: A bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 15.8% of the population. 22.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 20.4% from 18 to 24, 21.3% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.7 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 112.4 males. The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that
344-447: A bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 22.7% of the population. 24.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.9 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 83.1 males. The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that
430-716: A combined 29 days of measurable precipitation. During a typical year the total amount of precipitation may be anywhere from 25 to 52 in (1,300 mm). There are on average 89 days of measurable precipitation per year. Winter snowfall averages almost 17 in (43 cm), but the median is less than 16 inches (410 mm). Measurable snowfall occurs an average of 10 days per year with at least an inch of snow being received on 6 of those days. Snow depth of at least an inch occurs an average of 23 days per year. The 2020 United States census counted 10,885 people, 3,871 households, and 2,255 families in Atchison. The population density
516-423: A distance of less than 50 miles, would not be completed until May, 1872. The city tried to become a major railroad center, but was surpassed by Kansas City and Omaha , due to the former's greater industrial capability and connections to Texas and the latter's connection to Chicago, rather than St. Louis . Furthermore, Atchison boosters were unable to unite on a single project, instead scattering their efforts to
602-416: A family was $ 61,576. Males had a median income of $ 49,693 versus $ 30,888 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 23,102. About 9.8% of families and 12.9% of the population were below the poverty line , including 16.4% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over. Leavenworth contains a number of religious traditions stemming from its history and international military population. In
688-594: A global manufacturing company headquartered in Australia. The city is along the western bank of the Missouri River which also marks the Kansas - Missouri state line. Located at the junction of U.S. Route 59 and U.S. Route 73 , it is 21 miles (34 km) southwest of St. Joseph , Missouri, along US-59 and 25 miles (40 km) northwest of Leavenworth Kansas, along US-73. The section of US-73 between Atchison and Leavenworth
774-542: A key supplier of components to EMD. In 1958 Rockwell purchased the LFM Steel Foundry to make locomotive trucks for EMD and GM (Progress Rail). Rockwell's Transit Truck Design Group was established in 1960. Rockwell Manufacturing and Rockwell International were the owners from 1956 to 1993 and they renamed the LFM to Atchison Casting Corporation (ACC) in 1991. Atchison Casting became a publicly held corporation in 1994. ACC bought
860-470: A printing office. The Squatter Sovereign , a paper with strong pro-slavery sentiments, was first issued on February 3, 1855. It had formerly been published at Liberty, Missouri , under the name of the Democratic Platform . In the spring of 1857 it was purchased by Samuel C. Pomeroy , Robert McBratney and F.G. Adams, who changed its policy and published it as a free-state paper until the fall of
946-461: A rail line was constructed from St. Joseph, Missouri to Atchison between 1857 and 1859, funded in large part by $ 150,000 raised by the citizens of Atchison and connected to the Hannibal & St. Joseph R.R. at its eastern end. The Atchison and Topeka Railroad was founded in 1859 with Atchison as its eastern terminus and the intention of connecting Kansas to the southwest by rail. Although construction
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#17330850004261032-545: A revolutionary diesel locomotive piston ring. In 1924 the John Seaton Foundry built an electric arc melting furnace for efficient smelting. In 1924 Atchison began the transition from iron to steel which paved the transition from steam locomotives to diesel locomotives. The first steel locomotive truck assembly was designed, cast, and assembled in 1934. In 1938 LFM was making 18 locomotive assemblies every day for General Motors-Electric Motive Division (EMD) and continued to be
1118-480: A site. They found a site that was the natural outlet of a remarkably rich agricultural region just open to settlement. George M. Million and Samuel Dickson had staked claims near the river; Dr. Stringfellow staked a tract north of Million's. Million sold his claim for $ 1,000—an exorbitant price. Eighteen persons were present when the town company was formally organized by electing Peter T. Abell, president; James Burns, treasurer; and Dr. Stringfellow, secretary. The site
1204-739: A technology extension to the original building. Fort Leavenworth USD 207 encompasses Fort Leavenworth, and operates three elementary schools and one junior high school. A small portion of southern Leavenworth is in Lansing USD 469 . Residents of this district are zoned to Lansing High School . There are also two private schools in Leavenworth, and formerly there was a private high school. The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas oversees one Catholic school , Xavier Elementary School ( Grades Pre-K-8). Immaculata High School (Kansas) closed at
1290-673: Is also home to the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College , School of Advanced Military Studies, the Center for Army Leadership, the Combat Studies Institute, the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate, the Center for Army Lessons Learned and the Mission Command Center of Excellence. Leavenworth is the location of several federal and state detention centers and prisons: Two public school districts serve
1376-402: Is below average; compared to a U.S. average of 100, the cost of living index for the city is 87.1. As of 2010 , the median home value in the city was $ 124,200, the median selected monthly owner cost was $ 1,282 for housing units with a mortgage and $ 428 for those without, and the median gross rent was $ 762. According to the town's 2015 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in
1462-617: Is part of the Glacial Hills Scenic Byway which follows K-7 northward from Atchison. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 8.29 square miles (21.47 km ), of which, 7.83 square miles (20.28 km ) is land and 0.46 square miles (1.19 km ) is water. Under the Köppen climate classification , Atchison falls within either a hot-summer humid continental climate ( Dfa ) if
1548-779: Is the 10th most populated city in the Kansas City metropolitan area . The 2020 United States census counted 37,351 people, 13,143 households, and 8,369 families in Leavenworth. The population density was 1,540.7 per square mile (594.9/km ). There were 14,756 housing units at an average density of 608.7 per square mile (235.0/km ). The racial makeup was 71.01% (26,523) white or European American (67.28% non-Hispanic white ), 13.77% (5,145) black or African-American , 1.08% (405) Native American or Alaska Native , 1.78% (666) Asian , 0.31% (117) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian , 1.99% (742) from other races , and 10.05% (3,753) from two or more races . Hispanic or Latino of any race
1634-448: The 2020 census , the population of the city was 10,885. The city is named in honor of US Senator David Rice Atchison from Missouri and was the original eastern terminus of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway . Atchison is also the home of Benedictine College . Atchison was founded in 1854 and named in honor of Missouri senator David Rice Atchison , who, when Kansas was opened for settlement, interested some of his friends in
1720-663: The Kansas City metropolitan area . As of the 2020 census , the population of the city was 37,351. It is located on the west bank of the Missouri River . 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 American Civil War, many volunteers joined the Union Army from Leavenworth. The city has been notable as
1806-440: The city manager . Commissioners are elected to either four-year or two-year terms; one is appointed to serve as mayor, and another to serve as mayor pro-tem. The commission meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. The city manager is the city's chief executive, responsible for the day-to-day administration of the city government. The manager supervises all city government departments and employees, prepares and proposes
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#17330850004261892-604: The 0 °C (32 °F) isotherm is used or a humid subtropical climate ( Cfa ) if the −3 °C (27 °F) isotherm is used. Over the course of a year, temperatures range from an average low of nearly 18.4 °F (−7.6 °C) in January to an average high of nearly 87.6 °F (30.9 °C) in July. The maximum temperature reaches 90 °F (32 °C) an average of 38 days per year and reaches 100 °F (38 °C) an average of 3 days per year. The minimum temperature falls below
1978-587: The 1912 death of John Seaton. After his arrival in 1872, John Seaton became one of the leading citizens of Atchison. Besides establishing the foundry which became the center of the town's industry, he also owned the local theater, served on the school board, was elected to the Kansas Legislature in 1889, served on the Kansas Penitentiary Board, and was nominated for Governor of Kansas. He died on January 12, 1912. In 1914, Harry Muchnic invented
2064-525: The Atchison Foundry and Machine Works in 1872. It soon began turning out decorative wrought iron fences, spiral staircases, and hitching posts for horses. The foundry expanded quickly, as Seaton transported his entire Alton operation to Atchison to establish the Seaton Foundry. It employed over 200 men and had a payroll of more than $ 14,000 per month in 1872. Expanding rapidly in the coming years, it
2150-474: The Atchison Public Schools closed six of its neighborhood school buildings to open one large elementary school. Although schools had been desegregated for more than 50 years, this move ensured more diversity and equality of education by uniting different segments of the city's children into one school. A few of the old neighborhood schools still stand - one, known as Lincoln school at 810 Division Street
2236-645: The Church of the Immaculate Conception, "The Old Cathedral": ancestral home of the Irish of Leavenworth. Various fraternal and civic clubs and restaurants host events; monies raised above Parade costs are donated to local charities. A parade is held each year on Veterans' Day in downtown Leavenworth to honor veterans. Leavenworth has an active Byron H. Mehl American Legion Post #23 and Veterans of Foreign Wars George Edward White Post 56. Leavenworth High School boasts
2322-523: The City Commission one year earlier. Leavenworth appoints its mayor from among the members of the Commission, and Day was named mayor in 1971. Day was a former educator and principal in Leavenworth. Fort Leavenworth was located outside the city limits until its territory was annexed by the city on April 12, 1977. In 2008, an underground series of "vaults" was found in the city, apparently built during
2408-509: The Dwight D. Eisenhower Veterans Affairs Medical Center was built with public donations in 2010. Leavenworth is a city of the first class with a commission-manager form of government. The city commission is the city's governing body and consists of five members, including the mayor and the mayor pro-tem . It sets city policies, adopts the city government's annual operating budget, and appoints city boards, commissions, and officials, including
2494-852: The Feast of the Immaculate Conception. It remained the Cathedral until Bishop George Donnelly moved the see city of the Diocese to Kansas City Kansas in 1947. As of 2010 , 58.6% of the population over the age of 16 was in the labor force. 7.8% was in the armed forces, and 50.8% was in the civilian labor force with 47.0% being employed and 3.8% unemployed. The composition, by occupation, of the employed civilian labor force was: 34.5% in management, business, science, and arts; 22.8% in sales and office occupations; 23.2% in service occupations; 8.4% in natural resources, construction, and maintenance; 11.0% in production, transportation, and material moving. The three industries employing
2580-889: The Indian Territory. It stretched some 600 miles from the West bank of the Missouri River to the summit of the Rockies, and about three times that distance from the Canadian border on the North to the Red River on the South. John Baptist Miège was the first Bishop of the Leavenworth Archdiocese, and erected the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, completed in 1854 and dedicated on December 8, 1854 on
2666-698: The Nazarene, Grace and Truth Fellowship, Assemblies of God, and Seventh-Day Adventist. Other religious institutions include a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Islamic Center of Leavenworth, A few churches conduct services in Hangul . Leavenworth is part of the Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kansas , with two Roman Catholic parishes in the city. Leavenworth was originally the Roman Catholic Diocese of
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2752-580: The Old Canadian Steel Foundry in Montreal, Canada from Hawker Siddeley in 1995. The foundry has primarily become a producer of rail transport components, including commuter rail truck frames for commuter rail systems in San Francisco, Chicago , Atlanta , and Washington, D.C. It has also undergone various mergers, reorganizations, and renamings, most recently after it was purchased by Bradken ,
2838-580: The age of 18 and 11.4% of those ages 65 or over. As of the census of 2010, there were 11,021 people, 3,933 households, and 2,447 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,407.5 inhabitants per square mile (543.4/km ). There were 4,442 housing units at an average density of 567.3 per square mile (219.0/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 87.9% White , 7.2% African American , 0.6% Native American , 0.5% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 0.7% from other races , and 3.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of
2924-587: The age of 18 and 6.4% of those ages 65 or over. As of the 2010 United States Census , there were 35,251 people, 12,256 households, and 8,129 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,466 inhabitants per square mile (566/km ). There were 13,670 housing units at an average density of 568.6 per square mile (219.5/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 75.4% White , 15.1% African American , 0.9% American Indian , 1.8% Asian , 0.2% Pacific Islander , 2.0% from other races, and 4.6% from two or more races. Hispanics and Latinos of any race were 8.1% of
3010-400: The annual operating budget, and recommends policies to the city commission. As the county seat , Leavenworth is the administrative center of Leavenworth County. The county courthouse is located south of downtown at 4th and Walnut streets, and all departments of the county government base their operations in the city. Leavenworth lies within Kansas's 2nd U.S. Congressional District . For
3096-417: 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 American 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
3182-406: The average family size was 3.00. In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 13.8% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.3 males. The median income for a household in the city
3268-572: The basis that established Atchison as a commercial center. Early merchants to establish businesses in the new town were George Challis, Burns Bros., Stephen Johnston and Samuel Dickson. On August 30, 1855, Atchison was incorporated. Dr. Stringfellow had North Atchison surveyed and platted in the fall of 1857. This started a fever of additions. In February 1858, West Atchison was laid out by John Roberts, and in May Samuel Dickson had his property surveyed as South Atchison. Still another addition
3354-711: The city are: The C.W. Parker Carousel Museum is listed as one of the "8 Wonders of Kansas Customs" by the Kansas Sampler Foundation. The Fred Harvey Museum , owned and operated by the Leavenworth Historical Museum Association , offers insights into the Harvey family and information about the chain of Harvey Houses in the American Southwest. Also owned and operated by Leavenworth Historical Museum Association, First City Museum tells
3440-406: The city's area. Leavenworth, along with the rest of Leavenworth County, lies within the Kansas City metropolitan area . Lansing, Kansas , is located to the south. Leavenworth experiences a humid continental climate (Köppen Dfa ) , with hot, humid summers and cold, drier winters. On average, January is the coldest month, July is the hottest month, and June is the wettest month. Leavenworth
3526-548: The city. The majority of the city lies within Leavenworth USD 453 , which operates six schools: four elementary schools, one middle school, and Leavenworth High School . USD 453 also operates Leavenworth Virtual School, an Internet-based school for students from grades Kindergarten through eighth grade. Senior high school students from Fort Leavenworth attend Leavenworth High School. 5th and 6th graders attend Richard Warren Middle School, which recently completed construction of
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3612-438: The city. The population density was 1,498.2 inhabitants per square mile (578.5/km ). There were 4,220 housing units at an average density of 617.9 per square mile (238.6/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 88.56% White , 7.80% Black or African American , 0.51% Native American , 0.41% Asian , 0.09% Pacific Islander , 0.65% from other races, and 1.99% from two or more races . Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.58% of
3698-494: The civil authorities in suppressing raiding and the lawless bands of thieves that infested the border counties. During the war, Atchison was also the headquarters of numerous bands of jayhawkers including the notorious Charles Metz, who was known as Cleveland. Metz, a former prisoner at the Missouri State Penitentiary, selected Atchison as his headquarters for raids into Missouri and was accepted with open arms by
3784-590: The completion of the connector to St. Joseph, which later became part of the Missouri Pacific, and the final connection to the growing AT&SF system, industrialization reached Atchison. Grain elevators, flour mills, and a flax mill were all erected in Atchison in the late 1860s and early 1870s. Several prominent businessmen in town lured Captain John Seaton, who operated a foundry in Alton, Illinois , to town to improve
3870-494: The day, hence the sale would be of political as well as business significance. At his meeting on the 21st, two public institutions of vital interest to a new community were planned for—a hotel and a newspaper. Each share of stock in the town company was assessed $ 25, the proceeds to be used to build the National Hotel, which was completed in the spring of 1855, and $ 400 was donated to Dr. Stringfellow and Robert S. Kelley to erect
3956-463: The federal 15th constitutional amendment, and the legislature voted for their right to sit on juries in 1874. African Americans continued to migrate to the state of Kansas after the war. There were a total of 17,108 African Americans in Kansas in 1870, with 43,107 in 1880, and 52,003 by 1900. Most lived in urban areas. Fred Alexander, a 22-year-old black veteran of the Spanish–American War,
4042-479: The freezing point (32 °F (0 °C)) an average of 107 days per year. Typically the first fall freeze occurs between the second week of October and the first week of November, and the last spring freeze occurs between the end of March and the third week of April. The area receives nearly 36.38 in (924 mm) of precipitation during an average year with the largest share being received in May, June, and July—with
4128-555: The governor's offer of state militia, and was unable to protect the prisoner. 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. He protested his innocence to the end. An inquest concluded he had been killed by "persons unknown". His family refused to claim his body for burial. His father Alfred Alexander, an exoduster , said "The people have mutilated him, now let them bury him." The city arranged burial. African Americans in
4214-499: The largest percentages of the working civilian labor force were: educational services, health care, and social assistance (22.7%); public administration (15.6%); and retail trade (13.0%). The U.S. military at Fort Leavenworth is the city's largest employer, employing roughly 5,600 people, followed by Leavenworth Public Schools and the Department of Veteran Affairs Eastern Kansas Health Care System. The cost of living in Leavenworth
4300-545: The late 19th century. Leavenworth is located in northeastern Kansas at the junction of U.S. Route 73 and Kansas Highway 92 (K-92), Leavenworth is 25 mi (40 km) northwest of downtown Kansas City , 145 mi (233 km) south-southeast of Omaha , and 165 mi (266 km) northeast of Wichita . The city lies on the west bank of the Missouri River in the Dissected Till Plains region of North America's Central Lowlands. Four small tributaries of
4386-524: The location of several prisons, particularly the United States Disciplinary Barracks and United States Penitentiary, Leavenworth . 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
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#17330850004264472-422: The median household income was $ 47,742 (with a margin of error of +/- $ 3,419) and the median family income was $ 60,939 (+/- $ 2,957). Males had a median income of $ 30,093 (+/- $ 6,798) versus $ 12,464 (+/- $ 4,601) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $ 17,399 (+/- $ 8,087). Approximately, 13.0% of families and 16.9% of the population were below the poverty line , including 12.7% of those under
4558-421: The median household income was $ 60,870 (with a margin of error of +/- $ 3,391) and the median family income was $ 81,133 (+/- $ 5,077). Males had a median income of $ 36,795 (+/- $ 4,066) versus $ 25,100 (+/- $ 2,878) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $ 31,027 (+/- $ 2,275). Approximately, 7.7% of families and 12.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 13.7% of those under
4644-662: The mid to late 19th century, Leavenworth had one of the largest Jewish communities in Kansas, made up of immigrants from Europe. Leavenworth had multiple Orthodox congregations by 1870. Over generations many Jews ultimately intermarried and their descendants became Christian. There are two United Methodist Churches, the First United Methodist Church and Trinity United Methodist Church. Other Protestant churches include Lutheran, Episcopal, Southern Baptist, American Baptist, African Methodist Episcopal, United Church of Christ, Presbyterian, Community Church of Christ, Church of
4730-559: The military, including the "Black Dignity" collection of 1870s-1920s photographs from the Mary Everhard Collection. Leavenworth enjoys year-round plays and musicals performed by a community theater group, the River City Community Players. The Annual Saint Patrick's Day Parade is held each year since 1984 on March 17 at 12 noon in downtown Leavenworth. The day begins with a 9:00 a.m. Roman Catholic Mass at
4816-536: The people of the town. During his period of operations, he stole hundreds of horses from Missouri farmers and sold them in Kansas. He robbed any suspected southern sympathizer and threatened several leading citizens with murder and robbery if they remained in town. He even had the audacity to run off the first president of Atchison, P.T. Abell, who was forced into exile until after the Civil War concluded. He defied all authorities who attempted to rein in his excesses, but
4902-441: The population. There were 12,256 households, of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.7% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.7% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
4988-409: The population. There were 3,863 households , out of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.8% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.9% were non-families. 32.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and
5074-442: The population. There were 3,933 households, of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.0% were married couples living together, 13.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.8% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
5160-578: The purposes of representation in the Kansas Legislature , the city is in the 5th district of the Kansas Senate and the 40th, 41st, and 42nd districts of the Kansas House of Representatives . The United States Department of Veterans Affairs operates the Dwight D. Eisenhower Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Leavenworth as part of its Eastern Kansas Health Care System. The Medical Center includes
5246-637: The region were horrified at Alexander's murder by the mob and created the first state chapter of the Afro-American Council, then the only national organization working for civil rights. (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 city's first African-American mayor. Day had been elected to
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#17330850004265332-551: The rich history of Leavenworth. Displays include famous citizens, businesses, Indian tribes, the prison industry, the military, large collection of horse drawn vehicles and a 17th century dugout canoe. The Leavenworth County Historical Society maintains a museum at the Edward Carroll House, a Victorian-era mansion that is open to the public for touring. The Richard Allen Cultural Center and Museum contains items and artifacts from African-American pioneers and members of
5418-415: The river flow generally east through the city. From north to south, these are Quarry Creek, Corral Creek, Three Mile Creek, and Five Mile Creek. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 24.06 square miles (62.32 km ), of which, 24.04 square miles (62.26 km ) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km ) is water. Fort Leavenworth occupies the northern half of
5504-688: The same year, when Pomeroy became the sole owner. The first post office in Atchison was established April 10, 1855, with Kelley as postmaster. It was opened in a small building in the block later occupied by the Otis house. In July 1883, the free-delivery system was inaugurated. For years there had been considerable trade up and down the Missouri River, which had naturally centered at Leavenworth , but in June 1855, several overland freighters, such as Livingston, Kinkead & Co., and Hooper & Williams were induced to select Atchison as their outfitting point and formed
5590-530: The scheme of forming a city in the new territory. Senator Atchison was interested in ensuring that the population of the new Kansas Territory would be majority pro-slavery , as he had been a prominent promoter of both slavery and the idea of popular sovereignty over the issue in the new lands. However, not everyone agreed upon the location he had selected, and on July 20, 1854, Dr. John H. Stringfellow , Ira Norris, Leonidas Oldham, James B. Martin, and Neal Owens left Platte City , Missouri , to decide definitely upon
5676-501: The southwest, west and northwest, none of which proved successful. A proposed "Atchison and Pike's Peak" line was eventually taken over by the Union Pacific, while a speculative Atchison-Nebraska connector was eventually finished and taken over by other investors. Bickering delayed the building of bridges, stockyards, elevators, warehouses and railroad yards, revealing the disharmony that plagued Atchison's entrepreneurs. However, with
5762-578: The state. In 1866, the 10th Regiment of Cavalry, an all-black unit within the U.S. Army, was stood up at Fort Leavenworth. Charles Henry Langston was an African-American leader from Boston who worked and lived in Leavenworth and northeast Kansas in the Reconstruction era and afterward. In Kansas, Langston worked for black suffrage and the right of African Americans to sit on juries, testify in court, and have their children educated in common schools. African Americans gained suffrage in 1870 after passage of
5848-499: The town to protect it in case of invasion from Missouri, and on the 15th of the month another company was raised, which was subsequently mustered into a state regiment. In 1863 the city of Atchison raised $ 4,000 to assist the soldiers from the county and after the Lawrence Massacre a like sum was subscribed to assist the stricken people of that city. Citizens of the town also joined the vigilance committees that so materially aided
5934-558: The very first Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps in the country. Leavenworth has a 28-block historic shopping district, which includes antique shops, restaurants, a brewery and a variety of artisan gift shops. Haymarket Square is a covered lot where a local farmer's market takes place from May to October. The Leavenworth Parks and Recreation Department maintains a system of more than 25 public parks as well as Riverfront Community Center , which includes an indoor cardio room and pool, and Wollman Aquatic Center. An off-leash dog park near
6020-477: Was $ 31,109, and the median income for a family was $ 37,100. Males had a median income of $ 31,027 versus $ 20,262 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 14,441. About 9.5% of families and 17.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 17.4% of those under age 18 and 22.0% of those age 65 or over. The community is served by Atchison USD 409 public school district, which operates four schools, and serves more than 1,600 students. In 1997
6106-505: Was 1,358.4 per square mile (524.5/km ). There were 4,361 housing units at an average density of 544.2 per square mile (210.1/km ). The racial makeup was 82.33% (8,962) white or European American (80.89% non-Hispanic white ), 6.84% (745) black or African-American , 0.55% (60) Native American or Alaska Native , 0.71% (77) Asian , 0.06% (6) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian , 2.26% (246) from other races , and 7.25% (789) from two or more races . Hispanic or Latino of any race
6192-445: Was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.08. The median age in the city was 31.6 years. 23.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 18.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.9% were from 25 to 44; 22.2% were from 45 to 64; and 14.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.2% male and 52.8% female. As of the U.S. Census in 2000 , there were 10,232 people, 3,863 households, and 2,437 families residing in
6278-419: Was 2.55, and the average family size was 3.15. The median age in the city was 34.8 years. 26% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 31.6% were from 25 to 44; 23.9% were from 45 to 64; and 10% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.9% male and 46.1% female. The median income for a household in the city was $ 49,823, and the median income for
6364-426: Was 4.69% (511) of the population. Of the 3,871 households, 28.7% had children under the age of 18; 39.2% were married couples living together; 32.1% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 36.4% of households consisted of individuals and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.4 and the average family size was 3.0. The percent of those with
6450-429: Was 8.82% (3,294) of the population. Of the 13,143 households, 34.0% had children under the age of 18; 45.6% were married couples living together; 26.8% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 31.0% of households consisted of individuals and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 3.1. The percent of those with
6536-411: 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. Refugee African Americans continued to settle in the city during the war. By 1865 it had attracted nearly one-fifth of the 12,000 black people in
6622-422: Was arrested on circumstantial evidence following months of assaults on young white women in late 1900. Witnesses had identified a "large white man" and a "slight black man" as having been seen in the vicinity of the attacks, Police moved him to the penitentiary during questioning, but a lynch mob was forming in Leavenworth. The sheriff needed to bring him to Leavenworth for arraignment at the county court. He refused
6708-559: Was delayed by the Civil War, a land grant similar to the one given the Union Pacific to construct the first transcontinental railroad was made by the federal government to Kansas in 1863, which was transferred to the newly reformed Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad (AT&SF). Finally, in 1868, construction was begun on the line in Topeka, but was aimed west and south towards the Colorado border. The connection between Atchison and Topeka ,
6794-412: Was divided into 100 shares by the company, of which each member retained five shares, the remainder being reserved for common benefit of all. By September 20, 1854, Henry Kuhn had surveyed the 480 acres (1.9 km ) and made a plat, and the next day was fixed for the sale of lots, an event of great importance as it had become understood that Senator Atchison would make a speech upon the political question of
6880-517: Was elected mayor. The German element, largely Catholic, opposed the Sunday closing laws of the new city government, but a satisfactory compromise was reached that allowed the sale of beer on Sundays after church services. The first schools in the town were private, including parochial schools operated by the Germans. One of the first English schools was opened in 1857 by Lizzie Bay. The first school district
6966-569: Was established in October 1858, and a month later the Atchison free high school was opened at the corner of Atchison and Commercial streets. At the outbreak of the American Civil War there were three militia companies organized in Atchison, whose members enlisted in the Kansas regiments. They were known as Companies A, C and “At All Hazards”. Early in September 1861, a home guard was organized in
7052-477: Was finally shot and killed at some point in 1862. He is buried in St. Joseph, Missouri. In the late 1850s, plans were underway to connect California to the rest of the country by rail. The logical location for a western terminus was in or around San Francisco, California , but an eastern terminus had yet to be chosen. Atchison was in fierce competition to be selected as the terminus, and in order to bolster its position,
7138-465: Was historically a segregated school for black children. Many entities have attempted to restore Lincoln School, which is on the Kansas State Register of Historic Places. Private schools in the city include: Leavenworth, Kansas Leavenworth ( / ˈ l ɛ v ə n ˌ w ɜːr θ / ) is the county seat and largest city of Leavenworth County , Kansas , United States and is part of
7224-663: Was known as Seaton Lea for most of the 1870s, becoming the Atchison Foundry and Machine Works in 1880. A branch location was constructed in Lincoln, Nebraska in 1881, but closed in 1887. In 1905, the Locomotive Finished Materials Company was established by Harry E. Muchnic, formerly of the AT&;SF railroad, which produced finished materials for the construction of railroad locomotives in close conjunction with Seaton's foundry. The companies eventually merged in 1914 after
7310-410: Was made by John Challis. Until 1858, the city was a pro-slavery bastion, but by that year, the anti-slavery forces took control of the city. On February 12, 1858, the legislature issued a charter to the city of Atchison, which was approved by the people on March 2 at a special election. The first city officers were elected at a second special election on March 13, 1858, and Republican Samuel C. Pomeroy
7396-403: Was sold to CherryRoad Media. In 1989, its publisher, Larry Sarvey, was murdered at his home after being shot twice by a shotgun. The case was never solved. This article about a Kansas newspaper is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Atchison, Kansas Atchison is a city and county seat of Atchison County, Kansas , United States, along the Missouri River . As of
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