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Camp Knox
(Marker Number: 1869)

County: Hardin
Location: Chaffee Ave., near Main Gate, Fort Knox

Description: 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 cavalry and armor, serving in World War II, the Cold War, Korea, and Vietnam.

(Subjects: Camps | Fort Knox | Korean War | Revolutionary War | Vietnam War | World War II)

Robert H. Brooks (1915-1941)
(Marker Number: 2037)

County: Scott
Location: Sadieville, 1/2 mi. from city limits, KY 32

Description: Born Oct. 8, 1915, in Sadieville, this African American entered an "all white" National Guard unit before WW II began. As a private in Co. D, 192nd Tank Battalion, he was stationed in the Philippine Islands. Brooks was killed on Dec. 8, 1941, during the initial Japanese bombing of Clark Field, near Fort Stotsenburg.

(Reverse) Robert H. Brooks (1915-1941) - Brooks, at age 26, was officially declared the first U. S. Armored Forces casualty of WW II. He is buried in the American-Manila Cemetery in the Philippine Islands. The main parade ground at Fort Knox was named Brooks Field in his honor on December 23, 1941. Presented by City of Sadieville, Scott County Fiscal Court, and American Legion Scott Post No. 24.

(Subjects: African American | Cemeteries | Fort Knox | Forts and Stations | World War II)

U.S Bullion Depository
(Marker Number: 1857)

County: Hardin
Location: 3 mi. N. of Radcliff at Gold Vault entrance, Bullion Blvd.

Description: 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.

(Subjects: Fort Knox | Forts and Stations)