On 27 June 1853, Camp Center (Kansas Territory) was named Fort Riley in MG Riley's honor, even though he never served at the fort, and it was a cavalry post, while Riley's career was that of an infantryman.
June 1853, Camp Center (Kansas Territory) was named Fort Riley in MG Riley's honor, even though he never served at the fort, and it was a cavalry post, while Riley's career was that of an infantryman. This was on 27.