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

Main Post Chapel

Historic Fort Knox

Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, April 8, 2010

1. Main Post Chapel Marker

Inscription. Formerly Saint Patrick's parish church, erected in 1899 by the Stithton Catholic community originally the Saint Patrick's church was located at the post cemetery and recorded its first baptism in 1831. When the government purchased the town of Stithton in 1918 for the building of Camp Knox, the majority of the Catholic community joined the Vine Grove St. Brigid's parish. In 1920, the church was concerted to an auditorium for the post and used for this purpose until 1938 when it was restored as the main post chapel. Housed in the steeple is the original bell inscribed "St. Patrick's church, Stithton, Kentucky 1904." The church building is constructed of handmade bricks and handcut foundation stones. This is one of the few remaining buildings from the former town of Stithton, KY.

Erected by USA Armor Center.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Military • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1899.

Location. 37° 53.52′ N, 85° 57.292′ W. Marker is in Fort Knox, Kentucky, in Hardin County. It is at the intersection of Dixie St and Spearhead Division Ave, on the right when traveling north on Dixie St. Located on the grounds

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of the Main Post Chapel approximately 230 feet Northeast of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office 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: Stithton, Kentucky (approx. ¼ mile away); US Army Armor Center (approx. ¼ mile away); Visitor's House (approx. half a mile away); US Army ROTC Memorial (approx. half a mile away); M60A1 Tank (approx. half a mile away); Camp Knox (approx. 0.6 miles away); Post Cemetery (approx. 0.7 miles away); St. Patrick's Cemetery (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Knox.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.

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Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, April 8, 2010

2. Main Post Chapel

Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, April 8, 2010

3. Main Post Chapel

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 2,018 times since then and 62 times this year. Last updated on January 28, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 10, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.