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Fort Duffield
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National Register of Historic Places

Fort Duffield

Also known as 15HD465, HDWP-14

On the National Register since 199432 years
Listed 1994West Point
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About Fort Duffield

Fort Duffield was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 31, 1994. It was among the first 7 of West Point’s 8 listings. The Register lists it for its military, at the state level. The listing covers 106 acres.

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PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 33 MB · National Archives↗
Visit

Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes

East of US 31W off West Point Marina Rd., in West Point, KY · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Fort DuffieldStart here
  2. 2West Point HotelDutch Colonial · 0.4 mi on
  3. 3Kentucky and Indiana BankBuilding · 0.1 mi on
  4. 4Ditto-Prewitt HouseBuilding · next door
  5. 5Abraham Ditto HouseBuilding · next door
Around it

3 more Register listings within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

DWest Point Historic DistrictBungalow/Craftsman0.5 miBApplegate-Fisher HouseGreek Revival · Built 18460.5 miBJames Young House and InnFederal0.5 mi

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Questions about Fort Duffield

Is Fort Duffield on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Jan 31, 1994 (Register number 93001584).

Is Fort Duffield a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Kentucky has 30 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Churchill Downs, 17.2 miles away.

Can you visit Fort Duffield?

Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.

Where can I read the history of Fort Duffield?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 33 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 123850272 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.