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In 1935, portions of property in Fort Know military reservation were set aside for use as U.S. Bullion Depository. Constructed in 1936. It was placed under supervision of Dir. of the Mint, a U.S. Treasury official. First gold brought here by railroad in 1937, and depository continues to be storage site for most of the nation's gold. By law not open to public visits or tours. |
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