U.S Bullion Depository

U.S Bullion Depository (HM2ASN)

Location: West Point, KY 40177 Hardin County
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Country: United States of America
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N 37° 58.318', W 85° 58.927'

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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.
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HM NumberHM2ASN
Series This marker is part of the Kentucky: Kentucky Historical Society series
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Year Placed1989
Placed ByKentucky Historical Society & Kentucky Department of Highways
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Saturday, August 25th, 2018 at 5:03pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16S E 589402 N 4203193
Decimal Degrees37.97196667, -85.98211667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 37° 58.318', W 85° 58.927'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds37° 58' 19.08" N, 85° 58' 55.62" W
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Area Code(s)502
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling South
Closest Postal AddressAt or near US-60, West Point KY 40177, US
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