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About Fort Knox, Kentucky

Fort Knox is a locality in Hardin County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,836. The population density is 165.8 people per km². Fort Knox is located at 37.8915°N, 85.9636°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 40121.

Fort Knox rests in a landscape shaped by the rolling hills of Kentucky, where the air itself seems to carry the scent of damp earth and distant pine. It lies 14.8 miles north-north-west of Elizabethtown, KY (from Elizabethtown, KY: bearing 337°T), and is situated 3.6 miles north-north-west of Radcliff. The terrain here, a gentle swell and fall of land, is crisscrossed by small creeks and shaded by mature hardwood forests, their canopies offering a cool, dappled refuge from the summer sun. The Ohio River, a broad, unhurried artery, lies not far to the north, its presence felt in the humidity that clings to the land and the occasional whisper of barge traffic on the wind. This is a place where the sky feels vast, stretching wide above the cultivated fields and the occasional cluster of homes, a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of the land. This particular stretch of Kentucky has a history deeply entwined with the very earth it occupies, its economy historically tied to agriculture and, more recently, to a significant military presence that has shaped its character. The land around Fort Knox has long been fertile ground for farming, yielding crops that have sustained generations, while the establishment of the U.S. Army post brought a different kind of energy, a disciplined hum that resonates through the surrounding communities. The gold vault, a national treasure, lies hidden beneath the surface, a silent guardian of immense wealth that adds a layer of intrigue to the region's practical, grounded existence. The local pace of life, while influenced by the military's presence, retains a distinctly Kentuckian feel, a blend of hard work and neighborly warmth, where the changing seasons are marked by the rhythm of planting and harvest, and the quiet passage of time.

About This Fort Knox Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fort Knox, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.8915, -85.9636. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Fort Knox and Hardin County.

Detailed location data for Fort Knox includes the ZIP code (40121), telephone area code (502), county seat of Hardin County (Elizabethtown), and school district assignment (Fort Knox Dependent Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Fort Knox is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.