Fort Knox in Hardin County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Dedicated to The Sacred Memory of the 6th U.S. Cavalrymen
1861 - 1961
Erected by 6th Armored Cavalry and Veterans Association 6th U.S. Cavalry.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 37° 53.825′ N, 85° 58.494′ W. Marker is in Fort Knox, Kentucky, in Hardin County. Memorial can be reached from Dixie Highway (U.S. 31W) 0.2 miles north of West Chaffee Avenue. The marker is located east of the walkway from the parking lot to 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. Units Within Armor Memorial Park (a few steps from this marker); Armor Memorial Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Armor in Vietnam (within shouting distance of this marker); World War II Barracks Exhibit (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. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Knox.
More about this marker. The marker is located on the grounds of the General George Patton Museum and there is a public entrance to the museum from Highway 31 which doesn’t require entrance through Fort Knox. The museum is open to the public and it is free to visit.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 111 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 22, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.