U.S Bullion Depository
N 37° 58.317 W 085° 58.917
16S E 589417 N 4203191
U.S Bullion Depository in Hardin County Kentucky
Waymark Code: WMKVWG
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 06/01/2014
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U.S Bullion Depository
In 1935, portions of property in Fort Knox military reservation were set aside for use as U.S. Bullion Depository. Constructed in 1936, it was placed under supervision of Dir. of the Mint, a U.S. Treasury official. First gold brought here by railroad in 1937, and depository continues to be storage site for most of the nation's gold. By law, not open to public visits or tours.
Marker Name: U.S Bullion Depository
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Other
Marker Number (for official markers): 1857
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker: KENTUCKY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT of HIGHWAYS
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