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

Photographed by James Hulse, August 17, 2022

1. Dedicated to The Sacred Memory of the 6th U.S. Cavalrymen

Inscription. Dedicated to the sacred memory of the 6th U.S. Cavalrymen. To those who gave much and those who gave all. May their examples be an inspiration to future generations.

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. Memorial is in Fort Knox, Kentucky, in Hardin County. It 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. Memorial is in this post office area: Fort Knox KY 40121, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial 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: 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.

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this memorial. 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.

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Photographed by James Hulse, August 17, 2022

2. Dedicated to The Sacred Memory of the 6th U.S. Cavalrymen Marker

Photographed by James Hulse, August 17, 2022

3. Dedicated to The Sacred Memory of the 6th U.S. Cavalrymen Marker

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 338 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 22, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.