Fort Knox in Hardin County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
LST Building
The LST Building replicates every detail of an LST ship's tank deck including interior girders and rivets. Details of the upper deck of an LST Ship, such as railing and pilot house, were also replicated. Originally, the LST building was not equipped with windows because the tank deck of an LST ship rides below water level. Windows were later added when the building was converted to a classroom.
Erected by USA Armor Center.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1998.
Location. 37° 54.333′ N, 85° 56.764′ W. Marker is in Fort Knox, Kentucky, in Hardin County. Marker is on Famous 4th Division Road north of Eisenhower Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 50 Famous 4th Division Road, Fort Knox KY 40121, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Armored Force School (approx. 0.4 miles away); M60A1 Tank (approx. half a mile away); US Army ROTC Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Dedicated to the Soldier Medic (approx. 0.6 miles away); Fort Knox Hospitals (approx. 0.6 miles away); US Army Armor Center (approx. 0.8 miles away); Visitor's House (approx. 0.9 miles away); Stithton, Kentucky (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Knox.
Also see . . .
1. USS LST Memorial. LST (Landing Ship, Tank) is an amphibious vessel designed to land battle-ready tanks, troops and supplies directly onto enemy shores. (Submitted on January 28, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama.)
2. DANFS - LSTs. Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships (Submitted on January 28, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama.)
3. Navsource Online. (Submitted on January 28, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama.)
4. Brown Water LST. (Submitted on January 28, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama.)
5. United States LST Association. (Submitted on January 28, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama.)
6. Navysite.de - LSTs. (Submitted on January 28, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama.)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 30, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 28, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,194 times since then and 73 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 28, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.