Historic water tanks memorialized prior to demolition

By Savannah BairdMay 24, 2024

Two interpretave panels memorialize historic water towers one and two at Fort Knox, Kentucky May 24, 2024. The water towers were one of the first structures built solely in support of the Army.
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FORT KNOX, Ky. — After almost 100 years on the installation, we will soon be saying goodbye to two historic water towers, but due to their historic significance, the towers are being memorialized by the Cultural Resources Program, as part of the Fort Knox Heritage Trail.

Their addition comes in part with two new Fort Knox Interpretive Panels, located near Barr Memorial Library.

“The panels are part of our effort to memorialize the towers and preserve the memory of them,” said Niki Mills, Cultural Resources Program Manager. “They are among some of the oldest purpose-built structures on the installation.”

According to a memorandum agreement between Garrison and the Kentucky State Historic Preservation Officer, outlining the proposed reason for deconstruction, Water Tower 1 (Facility 1190) - was one of the first structures built solely in support of the Army, constructed in 1927.

Editor’s Note: To find out more about the demolition project follow this link. Historic water tanks soon to vanish from Central Kentucky landscape | Article | The United States Army