Fort Knox is one of the most multifunctional installations in the Army. The units and organizations here run the gamut from U.S. Army Forces Command warfighting units and Reserve component training units to commands such as U.S. Army Cadet Command and U.S. Army Recruiting Command, which are responsible for identifying, educating and recruiting the Army's newest officers and Soldiers. The commander of Cadet Command also serves as the installation's commanding general. In addition, U.S. Army Human Resources Command - located in the Lt. Gen. Timothy J. Maude complex- manages all Soldiers' personnel actions, from initial enlistment through retirement. Fort Knox is home to more than 30 commands and organizations with a daytime population of about 26,260 Soldiers, civilian employees and Family members.

Fort Knox is also the home of the General George Patton Museum which is open year round. The U.S. Department of Treasury's Kentucky Bullion Depository is adjacent to Fort Knox; however it is closed to visitors.

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Fort Knox has a daytime population of over 26,260 Soldiers, Family Members and civilian employees.

At Fort Knox, we are about people - great Soldiers, outstanding civilians, and wonderful families that form a bond to provide for the nation's defense. As a newcomer to Fort Knox, you are a part of the Gold Standard team that is making the Army's vision a reality. At Fort Knox, we are about people - great service members, outstanding civilians, and wonderful Families that form a bond to provide for the nation's defense. Our on-post residents and off-post neighbors share equally in this endeavor and take supporting each other to heart. Because of the great support and patriotism as well as our phenomenal quality of life programs for all those who serve, live and play on this installation, Fort Knox has earned the distinction of being an Army Community of Excellence for ten of the last twenty-two years.

Elizabethtown city approx. 30,000

Radcliff city approx. 25, 00

Vine Grove approx. 6,000

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Fort Knox has a daytime population of more than 26,260 Soldiers, military family members, civilians, and contractors.

Fort Knox encompasses 109,000 acres in three Kentucky counties, Bullitt, Hardin, and Mead Counties and is located 35 miles south from Louisville, and north of Elizabethtown. Fort Knox is a certified Kentucky city. It is the sixth largest urban community in the Commonwealth. Fort Knox is adjacent to the city of Radcliff, 15 miles north of Elizabethtown, and approximately 35 miles south of Louisville. The surrounding communities house hundreds of military retirees and active duty families. The base aautomated operator phone number is 502-624-1000.

Directions from the Airport by Car

If you are traveling by car from the Louisville International Airport, you will take I-65 South to the Gene Snyder Freeway West (KY 841) until you reach the 31W Fort Knox exit. 31W will take you to the entrance gates of Fort Knox. This is approximately a 30 minute ride.

Driving from the South

If you are driving and coming from the South, take I-65 North to Elizabethtown. You will exit on Hwy 62 Mulberry Street exit. You will turn right on to Ring Road to 31W; Dixie Hwy. Fort Knox is approximately 15 miles north. You will travel through the town of Radcliff in doing this. You will reach the first Fort Knox entrance Bullion , which is open 24-hours. The second entrance would be Brandenburg entrance to Fort Knox.

Note: There is a Seat Belt Law in Kentucky and on Fort Knox (includes passengers) and a requirement for child restraint seats for children 40 inches and under. This is strictly enforced.

When traveling to Fort Knox by plane, the nearest major airport is the Louisville International Airport. Taxi service is provided from the airport to Fort Knox as well as bus service. To contact taxi service, call 502-351-TAXI. If arriving by car, take Interstate 65 South to Gene Snyder Freeway West until you reach the 31W Fort Knox Exit. The 31W will take you to the Fort Knox entrance gates.

Currently, there is no public base transportation on the installation.

Post Automated Operator 502-624-1000