For 60 years, Fort Knox was the home of the U.S. Army Armor Center and School, and was used by both the Army and the Marine Corps to train crews on the American tanks of the day; the …

History of Fort Knox. Fort Knox Timeline with photos. WAR DEPARTMENT ESTABLISHES KENTUCKY SITE FOR WORLD WAR I ARTILLERY TRAINING. The United States entry into …

Fort Knox History Timeline . Event: 1914. On July 28, the first of two world wide wars begins after Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary is assassinated June 18 by Gavrilo Princip, a...

Archaeologists and historians recognize four broadly defined prehistoric periods in the lower Ohio River valley. These include the Paleoindian (ca. 9500–8000 Before the Common Era [BCE]), …

From books, history classes, and TV shows, most Americans know Fort Knox was built to store massive deposits of gold. It is the most heavily guarded military base and one of the most …

Mar 8, 2025 · Fort Knox, major U.S. military reservation in Meade, Hardin, and Bullitt counties, northern Kentucky, U.S. It lies 30 miles (48 km) southwest of Louisville and occupies an area …

Feb 26, 2025 · fort knox, ky. — "We want great men who, when fortune frowns, will not be discouraged,” – Henry Knox, 1776. Fort Knox, originally “Camp Knox”, was named after Maj. …

Jan 25, 2018 · It's a particularly special year for Fort Knox, as 2018 is the Army post's centennial. However, what would make this time in its history even more meaningful and impactful is …

Feb 21, 2025 · The first gold arrived at Fort Knox in 1937 with the 1st Cavalry Regiment called on to guard the shipment. With the outbreak of World War II in Europe, the Army created the …

In June 1935, the U.S. Treasury announced its intention to quickly build a gold depository on the grounds of Fort Knox, Kentucky. Its purpose was to store gold then kept in the New York City …