Leavenworth, KS Visitors Guide 2016 | Página 30

Quick History Facts In 1827, Colonel (later Brigadier General) Henry Leavenworth founded Fort Leavenworth on the bluffs of the Missouri River. For the next several decades Fort Leavenworth played an important role in keeping the peace among the various American Indian tribes and the increasing number of settlers heading West. By the 1840’s, travel to Oregon and California had begun and thousands of wagons passed through Fort Leavenworth on brances of the Santa Fe and Oregon Trails. In 1854, the City of Leavenworth was founded as the “First City of Kansas.” Leavenworth became nationally know as the “jumping off point” for the opening of the West. Buffalo Bill Cody spent part of his youth here and later worked in the area as a Pony Express rider and Army scout. Cody’s parents are buried in Leavenworth. Your path to wellness starts here, right in the heart of Leavenworth. Join us for classes with our certified teachers in our beautiful historic studio and treat yourself to a massage. Beginners and veterans are always welcome and we never require a contract. DAILY YOGA CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, TAI CHI, MASSAGE THERAPY & WELLNESS EDUCATION 521 DELAWARE ST. 913-933-9595 LVNYOGA.COM 29 ........................................ .................................. ........................................ ................................. LEAVENWORTH