Fort Knox in Hardin County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

World War II Barracks Exhibit

Presented 8 May, 2021

Photographed by James Hulse, August 16, 2022

1. World War II Barracks Exhibit Marker

Inscription. This building was initially built in the early 1940's as the U.S. Army prepared to answer our nation's call to arms. Over one thousand barracks like this one were constructed on Fort Knox and the trainees that lived in these barracks would go on to serve in both fronts of the war, and in Patton's 3rd Army.

In 2012, the barracks was carefully relocated and restored with great attention to detail under the direction and leadership of Mike Weaver, COL (USA Retired). This accomplishment was made possible in part by the leadership, financial support, and volunteers of the Fort Knox, Radcliff, and Elizabethtown communities.

Erected 2021 by General George Patton Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 2012.

Location. 37° 53.855′ N, 85° 58.538′ W. Marker is in Fort Knox, Kentucky, in Hardin County. It is on Dixie Highway (U.S. 31W) 0.2 miles north of West Chaffee Avenue, on the right when traveling north. The marker is located in the southwest corner of the General George Patton Museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office

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area: Fort Knox KY 40121, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Armor in Vietnam (a few steps from this marker); Armor Memorial Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Units Within Armor Memorial Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Dedicated to The Sacred Memory of the 6th U.S. Cavalrymen (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Patrick's Cemetery (approx. half a mile away); Post Cemetery (approx. half a mile away); Godman Field (approx. 0.7 miles away); Visitor's House (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Knox.

More about this marker. The entrance to the General George Patton Museum is off of Highway 31W and does not require entrance into Fort Knox.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 16, 2022

2. World War II Barracks Exhibit Marker

The museum is open to the public and it is free to visit.

Also see . . . Barracks. Wikipedia

Barracks are usually a group of long buildings built to house military personnel or laborers. The English word originates from the 17th century via French and Italian from an old Spanish word "barraca" ("soldier's tent"), but today barracks are usually permanent buildings for military accommodation. The word may apply to separate housing blocks or to complete complexes, and the plural form often refers to a single structure and may be singular in construction.

(Submitted on August 22, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The view of the World War II Barracks and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 16, 2022

3. The view of the World War II Barracks and Marker

The inside view of the Barracks image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 17, 2022

4. The inside view of the Barracks

Photographed by James Hulse, August 17, 2022

5. The Latrine

Credits. This page was last revised on August 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 628 times since then and 102 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 22, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.