U.S Bullion Depository
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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
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Titansfan
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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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