United States Bullion Depository
United States Bullion Depository, Gold depository in Kentucky, United States
The United States Bullion Depository features a neoclassical granite structure with reinforced concrete walls and a 20-ton vault door secured by time locks.
The Treasury Department constructed this fortified facility in 1936 to store gold reserves away from coastal cities during a period of international tensions.
The term 'Fort Knox' entered American language as a reference for maximum security, appearing in numerous films, books, and television programs.
The building holds approximately 147 million troy ounces of gold reserves, protected by United States Mint Police through multiple security systems and protocols.
During World War II, the vault safeguarded original copies of the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Lincoln's Gettysburg Address for protection.
Location: Kentucky
Inception: December 1, 1936
Architects: Louis A. Simon
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Floors above the ground: 2
Made from material: granite, concrete, reinforcing bar, structural steel
GPS coordinates: 37.88320,-85.96520
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:03
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