PCSing to Fort Knox (General)

SSG Roderick Smith — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 11:35:54 -0400

I'm at my 2 year mark in Germany, and I recently called my branch manager. I was super excited to be given the choices of Knox and Wainwright (can you feel the sarcasm?). I'm not really interested in that part of Alaska, so does anyone have any info on Knox and the surrounding areas? I spent a month there in '07 for WLC, so I don't know much of anything. Any information would be greatly appreciated!

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 28 at 2015 11:54 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 11:54:24 -0400

Nice place. Lots of amenities in Radcliff and Elizabethtown, and only 45 minutes to Louisville. Nice enough post life, too.

Response by SFC Oranthal Smith made Sep 28 at 2015 12:01 PM

SFC Oranthal Smith — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 12:01:07 -0400

I am currently here now at Knox. I would ask SFC Hoyt our branch manager what unit you will be with. Inbox me and I will tell you what I know as of today.

Response by MAJ Anthony Henderson made Sep 28 at 2015 12:43 PM

MAJ Anthony Henderson — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 12:43:15 -0400

It all depends on what you are looking for in the area. Fort Knox is centrally located. You can get to Nashville, Indianapolis and Cincinnati all within a 2 hour drive. It is about 4 to 5 hours from St Louis and Memphis.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Sep 28 at 2015 1:09 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 13:09:38 -0400

I believe the rent is cheap and the state parks are beautiful.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 28 at 2015 1:16 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 13:16:11 -0400

I was there with 3BCT, 1ID before we got inactivated. I loved it. Just depends on what your into. Elizabethtown is nice, Radcliff isn't to bad and Louisville is just a stone throw away. I haven't been there for a couple years but like I said when I was there I loved it. 4th street in Louisville brings in bands and musical artists in the summer, there's plenty of clubs and bars on 4th street and bardstown road if you like to go out with friends, the Kentucky derby is a blast, it's all what you make it. Unit wise I can't give you any info though

Response by SPC Jeffrey Reese made Sep 28 at 2015 4:58 PM

SPC Jeffrey Reese — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 16:58:58 -0400

I spent 3 years there but that was along time ago. Knox was a nice post when I was there. Louisville was 30 min North, Elisabeth town 30 min south. Radcliffe population 23,000 has all of your local shopping on the south side just off of the post and on the North side is Muldraugh population 1,043 for the small town person. Lots of hunting and fishing in the area if interested.

Response by CPT Griff Tatum made Sep 28 at 2015 6:28 PM

CPT Griff Tatum — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 18:28:28 -0400

It definitely has all the necessities. not just on post but also surrounding.

Response by SFC Bob Chapman DEng made Sep 28 at 2015 8:57 PM

SFC Bob Chapman DEng — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 20:57:52 -0400

Whats still there? Most of Knox is gone

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 29 at 2015 1:04 PM

COL Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 13:04:18 -0400

My wife and I recently started PCS Realty here in the Louisville/Ft. Knox area and could help answer any of your questions concerning the area. I am actually from Louisville and understand your concerns about the area but I can assure you this is a great place to live. Feel free to give us a call at [login to see] . COL(Ret) Don Wolfe, USA Special Forces

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 29 at 2015 1:47 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 13:47:10 -0400

As with any PCS, it's what you make of it. I was a part of Emergency services operations and worked for garrison command. As for me and my family we had a blast there! We went to the KY Derby, the bourbon trail etc... It's no longer a tradoc installation and more of a ghost town until the cadets come in during the summer. Its pretty much the home of the Army since HRC is there and USAREC. The surrounding areas are awesome. Elizabethtown is growing, Rineyville is great place to live in as well as vine grove. Also if you choose to stay on post you'll get a place almost immediately. Housing there is only at 30% and they have opened it up to civilians since there isn't very many Soldiers there anymore. It's a great place and you'll love it.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 29 at 2015 2:09 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 14:09:56 -0400

Knox is not bad, if you like outdoors type activities it is great (I fish a lot). As everyone has already said it is centrally located so you can get to the major cities within hours.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 29 at 2015 3:10 PM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 15:10:46 -0400

If you have a choice and you want to live on post choose 'Anderson Greens'. It is single family and much larger than the rest of the housing...a lot of us are in duplexes in Maple Ridge and Oak Park. Not bad but not as large either.

Response by SPC Edward Krayenhagen made Sep 29 at 2015 3:26 PM

SPC Edward Krayenhagen — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 15:26:46 -0400

I spent the last 12 years there! It's quiet, beutiful, cheap, and centered to everywhere. I love it there but job situation made me have to move to Ft. Carson.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 29 at 2015 4:02 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 16:02:13 -0400

Hello, This is SSG Holmes and I`m stationed at Ft. Knox, its cold during the winter, ok during the summer, Radcliff is the town outside the gates, Elizabethtown is the better of the two, housing is brand new, Post is pretty much a ghost town except during the summer we have cadets here training and everything is geared towards them, schools are good on post, not so good on the outside, lot to see in Kentucky.

Response by MSG Julia Moore made Sep 29 at 2015 7:04 PM

MSG Julia Moore — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 19:04:40 -0400

SSG,
Fort Knox really has a lot to offer. Much more than what you know! You have the option of living on post but the surrounding areas are growing and there are plenty of nice homes to choose from.

Louisville is about 25 mi north of Knox and they have some of the best restaurants around! There is a lot of culture in the surrounding areas and lots of things to do.

Check out some of the following websites:
1: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g39604-Activities-Louisville_Kentucky.html
2: http://www.visitbardstown.com/visit-bardstown/
3: http://www.kyhorsepark.com/
4: http://kybourbontrail.com/
5: http://www.kentuckytourism.com/articles/kentucky-wine-trails/63/
6: http://www.4thstlive.com/
7: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g60993-Activities-Cincinnati_Ohio.html

Good luck!
MSG Julie Moore

Response by SGM Ron Neal made Sep 29 at 2015 9:38 PM

SGM Ron Neal — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 21:38:44 -0400

Ft Knox is about 45 miles south of Louisville and 15 miles north of Elizabethtown. Those two areas are the closest cities to the base, as Radcliff (outside the gate) doesn't offer much at all. As for activity, the community is rather quiet with occasional activities. You are centrally located in the Mid-Eastern portion of the country and can access other major cities via car. Nashville, TN is 2.5 hours south, Indianapolis is 2.5 hours north, Cincinnati is 2 hours northeast, St Louis 4 hours west, Chicago 5.5 hours north, and Detroit is 6 hours north. So as you can see, if you get bored you can get in your car and drive. The base itself has decent facilities and amenities, and housing is new and plentiful. I hope this information is helpful.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 7 at 2015 7:46 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 07 Oct 2015 19:46:03 -0400

I was stationed there from 2010-2014 with
3-1IBCT. The post in general was decent, they had nice facilities (small px) but training wise everything was nice, and easily obtained when needed. There are tons of things to do on your down time, and if you like outdoors you will love it. The surrounding areas were extremely military friendly.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 24 at 2021 1:50 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 01:50:25 -0500

5th Corps also just activated there (3 Star Command). They have a rotational deployment to Poland if you are looking for deployment opportunities. I'm from Kentucky and can't wait to get back.