Fort Lytle
Also known as College Hill; state survey no.:WA-B-226
About Fort Lytle
Fort Lytle, at Western Kentucky University, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 5, 1984. The Register lists it for its military and engineering, at the local level. It was listed as part of Warren County MRA. 12 more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 22 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 5 minutes
Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies
14 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Fort Lytle
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Questions about Fort Lytle
Is Fort Lytle on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 5, 1984 (Register number 84000848).
Is Fort Lytle a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Kentucky has 30 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Fort Lytle?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Fort Lytle?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 22 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 123848775. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.