Fort Thomas is located in the town of Fort Thomas, KY. It was an induction center during WWI and WWII, handling 80,000 inductees during those two conflicts. General Sheridan chose 111 acres on a site high atop the Ohio River, and the Fort was established in 1887. He called it the “West Point of the West.” It was decommissioned in 1964 and is now occupied by a VA Hospital, the City of Fort Thomas, the U.S. Army Reserve, and Corps of Engineers. The first photo shows the iconic water tower under construction. The third photo shows the parade ground and barracks in the early 1900s. Next is the mess hall, which is now a community center. Last are the officers’ quarters shown in 1907. The 1890 structures are now being renovated and sold as private residences. Click to enlarge.
