Fort Knox Post Cemetery

Cemetery Overview

The Fort Knox Post Cemetery has a long history dating to the early years of the Army installation on which it resides and has evolved since that time, while at the same time keeping its historic setting and overall integrity. The cemetery is the final resting place for Soldiers and their dependents from across the nation. They include veterans, war casualties, and prisoners of war. It's located just adjacent to St. Patrick’s Cemetery, an older burial ground which initially served the Catholic community from Stithton. The cemetery is a beautiful place to visit and is definitely worth making it a part of your history tour.

One Cemetery Responsible Official from Fort Knox provides oversight and administrative support for all cemetery operations. Grounds maintenance for the cemetery is cared for by the Fort Knox Department of Public Works. The Fort Knox Post Cemetery falls underneath the responsibility of the Fort Knox Garrison Command and the U.S. Army's Installation Management Command (IMCOM). Launch Army Cemeteries Explorer for Fort Knox Post Cemetery here to locate a gravesite.

Visit Our Cemetery

Information

All non-DoD, non-federally-affiliated visitors without proper government identification should call ahead for information on how to properly obtain gate access to Fort Knox before departing. There are generally no staff members present; however, visitors can gain more information about the cemetery by visiting the Caretakers House located at the front entrance. Visitors will find a kiosk containing a cemetery map, grave registration book and history information. There is limited general parking available and the cemetery is fully wheelchair-accessible.

Hours

The cemetery is open to the public daily from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

About the Cemetery
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Established:	1920
First Recorded Interment:	April, 1920
First Solider Interment:	June, 1921
Location:	701st Tank Destroyer Battalion Rd, Fort Knox, KY 40121
Burials:	967 (U.S. Military Personnel; Foreign Personnel; Civilians; POWs; Unknowns)
Columbarium:	No
Acres:	1.87 acres
Status:	Closed, Subsequent only
Last Interment/Inurnment:	10/16/2018

Fort Knox Post Cemetery is located in Kentucky south of Louisville and north of Elizabethtown. The closest major airport to Fort Knox is Louisville International Airport (SDF/KSDF). This airport is in Louisville, Kentucky and is 31 miles from the center of Fort Knox.

A History of the Fort Knox Post Cemetery