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Relocation and Housing Information
BAH - Basic Allowance For Housing
At Fort Knox you have several housing options: You may live on post, rent off post or purchase a home off post. If you choose off post housing you will receive a BAH. Check out our chart for the current Basic Allowance for Housing.
On Post Housing ( Rent On-Post )
If you decide to rent on Fort Knox you may contact the housing office at (502) 799-6550. Please check the Fort Knox housing office for wait times and availability.
Off Post Single Family Rentals-If you decide to rent off post please check out our available single family rentals.
Apartments for Rent in the communities around Fort Knox.
Cities around Fort Knox (Purchase a Home) - Bardstown, West Point, Fairdale, Muldraugh, Irvington, Brooks, Lebanon Junction, Shepherdsville, Vine Grove, Elizabethtown and Radcliff are all cities located within a reasonable drive to Fort Knox.
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Fort Knox Brief History
Known as the Home of Armor, Fort Knox has been a military installation of the United States
Army since 1918. During World War I, 10,000 acres were leased at the current fort to support
four artillery corps. The new cantonment was named Fort Henry Knox, in honor of General Henry Knox, Chief of Artillery and Revolutionary War and also Secretary of War.
In June 1918, 1.6 million was allocated to purchase 40,000 acres, and the camp began construction. From 1925 to 1928, it was designated Fort Henry Knox National Forest until that status ended with the arrival of infantry troops. The Army was then assigned the task of developing mechanization or tank warfare. One of the first cavalry captains to distinguish himself in tank warfare was George S. Patton.
In 1930, Congress authorized the creation of the Mechanized Force, and a tactical laboratory was created from nine combat and service arms. The arms force included armored cars, truck-drawn artillery, engineers, anti-aircraft artillery and infantry tanks. Camp Knox was designated as a permanent garrison on Jan. 1, 1932. The 1st Cavalry Regiment, which was the oldest mounted unit, arrived at Fort Knox and traded horses for combat cars.
In 1936, the U.S. Treasury Department began construction of the U.S. Bullion Depository. The Gold Vault opened in January 1937 when it received its first gold reserves.
In July of 1940, the Armed Force was created and the Headquarters of the I Armored Corps was established at Fort Knox. In October of 1940, the Armored Force Replacement Center was officially established at the Fort. Soldiers were trained in areas such as tank gunnery, armor tactics, communications and maintenance. Once World War II began, the initial troop of 155 officers grew to 700 and the 1,500 enlisted men became 3,500. Located at 1538 Eisenhower Avenue, a Landing Ship Tank was constructed which allowed Soldiers to train in how to load and unload armored vehicles for sea transport. The Patton Museum uses the building today to store historic armored vehicles.
During the war, the U.S. Bullion Depository was continuously used at Fort Knox to store gold and to safeguard such items as England's crown jewels and the Magna Carta. In December 1941, the Vault became home to the Constitution, the Bill of Rights and the original Declaration of Independence. The documents remained at Fort Knox until October of 1944 when they were returned to Washington D.C. for public display.
Fort Knox, the Home of Mounted Warfare, has been home at one time to almost every armored force soldier in the Army. It has either been an initial entry point or a permanent garrison. Fort Knox entertains over 400,000 visitors a year at the Patton Museum of Cavalry and Armor which displays war memorabilia including armor vehicles and cavalry artifacts.
As the Fort continues to upgrade its artillery range, new missions such as the U.S. Army Recruiting Center and the new Mounted Urban Training Complex continue to join Fort Knox's ranks and reaffirm the Fort as one of the leading Army installations in the country.
Community Information:
Hardin County
Formed in 1792, Hardin is located in central Kentucky with a population of more than 95,000. Its county seat is Elizabethtown, and it includes almost 630 miles.
Radcliff
Named after Major William Radcliffe who was head Quartermaster Corp at Fort Knox, Radcliffe boasts a population of 22,000 residents. Located right next to Fort Knox military installation, the
city currently has the highest population in the area.
Located off Wilson Street, you will find the oldest standing structure in Radcliff, the Haycraft Inn. Known for operating extensively through the era of the stage coach, it is listed on the National Registry of Historical Stuctures and is a must-see for tourists. Radcliff also offers three
public golf courses and country clubs as well as a skate park, youth center and public swimming pools. Their holiday parade is a community highlight in December.
Elizabethtown
Just south of Radcliff about 12 miles, you will find Elizabethtown which is the seat of Hardin county. Famous figures that lived here included Abraham Lincoln's father, Thomas, who had a
carpentry shop in town. John Audubon also was a shopkeeper here prior to his ornithology book publication.
The town offers a 170-acre lake known as Freeman Lake and its adjoining park which offers 90 acres of picnic spots. Several volleyball courts, playgrounds and walking trails are also available.
The Kentucky Heartland Festival is held here featuring hot air balloon rides, parades, fireworks and live music. The festival is held in August on the last weekend of the month.
Meade County
Known for its Meade County Fair which features rides, horses, live music, and Motocross, Meade County has 56 miles bordered by the Ohio River. The community dates back to the 1700 and 1800s.
Brandenburg
Named after Samuel Brandenburg, owner of Brandenburg's Landing and Ferry, the town boasts the first hardtop road to run from station to station in the area. It was constructed around the time that the first major railroad was built. The road proved to be the best thing for the town and in current day, the town boasts three major city parks: Flippins Run, Concordia and Meade-Olin, complete with picnic grounds and boat ramps. In addition, the town has an 18-hole golf course with a country club.
West Point
With a current population of over 1,000, West Point was established in 1796. The town is home to the Fort Duffield Civil War Cemetery, where nearly 50 Union soldiers are buried. West Point most famous drinking establishment is the Youngs Inn and Tavern where historical figures such as Andrew Jackson and Gen. William Sherman visited. Todays town offers a 500 seat amphitheater and a riverside Veterans Memorial Park.
Muldraugh
Located only two miles off the Main Gate of Fort Knox, Muldraugh offers multiple churches, a quaint park and many hotel/motel options.
Louisville
Louisville is best known for being the home of Churchill Downs, the famous location of the Triple Crown horse race that takes place annually the first weekend in May. The Derby Museum offers a showcase of historical items related to Churchill Downs including clothing and racing equipment.
The oldest and largest art museum is housed in Louisville. The Speed Art Gallery offers ancient Egyptian exhibits as well as modern and local pieces. The museum is one of the most visited in the country with its photography, sculpture and design exhibits. Located adjacent to the University of Louisville-Belknap.
The Louisville Slugger Museum is also home to the worlds tallest bat. The museum is located in the historic West Main District.
Clermont
Clermont is home to the Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest which includes more than 30 miles of hiking trails, lakes and 12,000 acres of research forest. The Forest hosts annual natural festivals for the purpose of environmental research and education.
For sour mash enthusiasts, the Jim Beam Distillery and Museum is located in Clermont. In 1964, bourbon was named the official native spirit of the U.S., and the distillery filled its nine-millionth barrel. Jim Beam has since become a household name.
Bardstown
The Forest Hill Mansion is the most important building in Bardstown. Stephen Foster wrote My Old Kentucky Home about the mansion which has re-enactors in antebellum clothing conducting tours o f the restored homestead. Stephen Foster-The Musical offers an outdoor performance including 50 Foster songs and dancers that takes place on the historic hillside around Bardstown.
Over 300 of the town's buildings reside on the National Historic Registery, mainly because of the lime deposits in the town's water which made a great home for local distilleries. Many are still in business today. Heaven Hill Distillery is one of the biggest family-owned distilleries in the area with the largest inventory of aging bourbon barrels, over 675,000.
Mammoth Cave National Park
The longest recorded cave system in the world, Mammoth Cave National Park offers cave tours anywhere from 30 minutes to seven hours at a cost of $4 to $45. The Historic Tour is the most common for first-time visitors and runs approximately two hours through the caves oldest routes and largest caves.
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