Fort Knox, Military base in Kentucky, US
Fort Knox extends across 109,000 acres through Bullitt, Hardin, and Meade counties, functioning as the Army Human Resources Center of Excellence.
The military installation began as a Civil War fortification in 1861 before becoming a permanent military training center for field artillery units in 1918.
The General George Patton Museum of Leadership within Fort Knox presents exhibits about Army leadership and military developments through different periods.
The installation maintains Godman Army Airfield and provides educational facilities from pre-kindergarten through grade 12 under Department of Defense management.
Fort Knox operates as a certified city within Kentucky, serving as home base for multiple military commands including the U.S. Army Recruiting Command.
Location: Bullitt County
Location: Hardin County
Location: Meade County
Inception: 1918
Website: https://home.army.mil/knox
GPS coordinates: 37.91597,-85.95625
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:45
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