Our Heritage
From Camp Knox to America's Gold — the story of Fort Knox, Kentucky.
Nestled at the crossroads of I-65 and US 31W in Hardin County, Fort Knox has been a cornerstone of the U.S. Army for more than a century. From its founding as a WWI artillery camp to the vault that holds America's gold, our story is woven into the fabric of Kentucky and the nation.
A Timeline of Fort Knox
Camp Knox Established
Camp Knox is created as an artillery training camp during World War I, named for Henry Knox, the nation's first Secretary of War.
Fort Knox is Born
Camp Knox becomes a permanent installation and is redesignated Fort Knox, growing into a cornerstone of the U.S. Army in Kentucky.
America's Gold
The United States Bullion Depository is completed at Fort Knox, storing the nation's gold reserves and giving the post its famous nickname.
Patton Museum
The General George Patton Museum opens, preserving the legacy of American armor, cavalry, and military leadership.
Living Heritage
Fort Knox blends a century of Army heritage with a vibrant surrounding community in Hardin County — military families, pioneers, and neighbors.
Historic Landmarks
General George Patton Museum of Leadership
Founded in 1949, the museum preserves the legacy of American armor, cavalry, and General Patton's leadership at Fort Knox.
U.S. Bullion Depository
Completed in 1937, the vault stores the nation's gold reserves — the source of Fort Knox's fame as 'America's Gold.'
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace
Minutes from Fort Knox, the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln preserves the pioneer Kentucky world that shaped the 16th President.
Downtown Radcliff
Lincoln Trail Boulevard retains its small-town charm as the civilian hub serving generations of Fort Knox families.