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  1. Jun 6, 2024 · Fort Riley is located in the Flint Hills Region of Kansas. We are home to Soldiers and families of the 1st Infantry Division known as "The Big Red One" which celebrated its 100th anniversary...

  2. en.m.wikipedia.org › wiki › Fort_RileyFort Riley - Wikipedia

    Fort Riley is a United States Army installation located in North Central Kansas, on the Kansas River, also known as the Kaw, between Junction City and Manhattan. The Fort Riley Military Reservation covers 101,733 acres (41,170 ha) in Geary and Riley counties. [1]

  3. Fort Riley is located in northeastern Kansas, one hour west of Topeka, the state capitol. Fort Riley is in both Geary and Riley counties. The two primary local towns are Junction City (mostly a military town) and Manhattan (mostly a college town, home to Kansas State University).

  4. On June 27, 1853, Camp Center became Fort Riley — named in honor of Maj. Gen. Bennett C. Riley who had led the first military escort along the Santa Fe Trail in 1829. The "fort" took shape...

  5. Jan 6, 2023 · Fort Riley, "Home of the Big Red One" (1st Infantry Division), is known for its excellent training, abundant recreational opportunities, rich history, and tremendous relations with surrounding...

  6. Fort Riley is located in northeastern Kansas, one hour west of Topeka, the state capitol. Those who live in the local communities are friendly and helpful. The area is “laid back” with a...

  7. Find Highlights for Fort Riley in Kansas including main contacts, mission, special & critical messages, and local community info.

  8. Apr 11, 2024 · Fort Riley, a U.S. Army installation located in north central Kansas, is known for many things: storied home of “The Big Red One,” early duty station of the infamous Gen. Custer, former home ...

  9. www.fortrileymuseums.org › about-fort-riley-and-the-museumsAbout Fort Riley and the Museums

    The history of Fort Riley began in 1852 when a site for the new military post was selected on the Kansas River 130 miles west of Kansas City. The location was intended to provide security for a growing stream of immigrants and commercial travelers who were moving west on the overland trails to Oregon and Santa Fe.

  10. The U. S. Cavalry Museum is located in Fort Riley's historic main post district. Originally constructed in 1855 for use as a hospital, the building was remodeled and became headquarters to...

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