Fort Knox in Hardin County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
World War II Barracks Exhibit
Presented 8 May, 2021
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. Marker 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 area: 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. 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. 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.)
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