Camp Knox
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N 37° 53.653 W 085° 58.248
16S E 590491 N 4194577
Camp Knox
Waymark Code: WM1AYW
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 03/19/2007
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Established in 1918 as artillery range and named for Major General Henry Knox, who organized artillery during the Revolutionary War.
Mechanized cavalry training began in 1931. Redesignated Fort Knox in January 1932.
Armored Force established in 1940.
Millions have trained here in cavarly and armor, serving in World War II, the Cold War, Korea and Vietnam.
Marker Name: Camp Knox
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Fort
Marker Number (for official markers): 1869
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society
Kentucky Department of Highways
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