Leavenworth
geographical name
Leav·en·worth
ˈle-vən-ˌwərth 
city in northeastern Kansas on the Missouri River northwest of Kansas City population 35,251
Note: Leavenworth is the site of a federal penitentiary.
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“Leavenworth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Leavenworth. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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