There are approximately 118 historic cemeteries at Fort Knox, most of which belonged to families or church communities that once occupied the land that now makes up the installation. Among those buried are members of historic Boone and Lincoln families. These cemeteries embody the history of the Fort Knox area and are an important part of the heritage of the United States.

Each year on Memorial Day, Fort Knox holds ceremony to honor all U.S. service members who lost their lives in defense of the United States. Memorial Day also marks the day of the year when the 118 cemeteries are open to the families of the more than 3,500 people buried on post. Access to the cemeteries is typically made available from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Fort Knox Range Operations and Cultural Resources staff will be posted at six checkpoints around the installation to help those seeking specific gravesites. Those needing to locate checkpoints should visit the Fort Knox Visitor Center at the Chaffee (main) Gate to obtain a map.

For cemetery visitation, all visitors ages 18 and older must be prepared to provide a valid driver’s license and cell phone number when entering any checkpoint. All vehicles are subject to search upon entry. Prohibited items include firearms, alcohol or glass containers of any kind, digging implements and metal detectors. Visitors are required to stay on the established road network while in the range complex.

Cemetery Photo Gallery

In 2024, the Fort Knox Cultural Resources Program initiated a cemetery documentation project. Each year, Fort Knox plans to identify up to 10 cemeteries which require documentation. The primary goals of this project include: 1) assess the current condition of each cemetery, 2) photograph and transcribe all grave markers, and 3) map all cemetery features (markers, fencing, etc.). This data will enable Fort Knox to develop short-term repair/rehabilitation projects (where needed and when possible) and establish baseline conditions for long-term cemetery monitoring. As Fort Knox completes documentation, we will make data available for each cemetery on this webpage (see links below).

Individual Cemetery Forms