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Fort Knox, Kentucky: Patton Museum: Death Car

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General George Patton Museum of Leadership

Address:
US-31W, Fort Knox, KY
Directions:
Museum entrance (opened June 2021) is on the east side of US-31W, either one mile south of its intersection with US-60 or one mile north of its intersection with KY-1646.
Hours:
Tu-Sa 9-4:30 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
502-624-3391
RA Rates:
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General George Patton Museum.

Patton Museum: Death Car

The museum will satisfy Patton fans, with a collection of his personal items, including his death car and the collar worn by his dog.

Roadsideamerica.com Report... [10/18/2018]

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General George Patton Museum

About 90 percent of the former exhibits are gone. There were only about 5 military tanks or artillery pieces left on display. Unless you just want to see Patton's pistols and the restored car he was killed in, don't bother going out of your way.

[Jim, 10/03/2010]
Patton Museum Fans Vow to Fight Relocation Assault

The George S. Patton Museum of Cavalry and Armor may not remain much longer at its current home of Fort Knox, Kentucky....

[10/01/2005] Complete News Story


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