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Revision as of 18:02, 5 September 2010

Fort Thomas (1) (1889-1964) - First established in 1889. Named after General George H. Thomas. Active duty military left in 1964, reserve units remain.

Fort Thomas Officers Quarters
Fort Thomas Stone Water Tower
Fort Thomas Mess Hall

Fort Thomas (1) History

Built on a site selected by General Philip H. Sheridan in 1887 as a replacement for Newport Barracks. First garrisoned 15 Aug 1890 by two companies of the 6th U.S. Infantry and first commanded by Col. Melville Cochran.

Current Status

Most of the post was taken over by the the VA Hospital and the City of Fort Thomas but the U.S. Army Reserves and the U.S. Corps of Engineers maintain facilities on the post.

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Location: Campbell County, Kentucky.

Maps & Images

Lat: 39.0655556 Long: -84.445

Sources:

  • Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia of Historic Forts: The Military, Pioneer, and Trading Posts of the United States, Macmillan, New York, 1988, 10th printing, ISBN 0-02-926880-X, page 321

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