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Blue Grass Army Depot

Richmond; Madison County, Kentucky, United States

Blue Grass Army Depot guide explaining its active industrial mission, the separate chemical-disposal milestone and employer- and visit-specific access.

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A Blue Grass Army Depot change-of-command ceremony, June 2026.
U.S. Army / Willliam D. Ritter · via DVIDSThe appearance of U.S. Department of War (DoW) visual information does not imply or constitute DoW endorsement.
Service branch
Army
Location
Richmond; Madison County, Kentucky, United States
Installation type
Army industrial installation
Status
Active

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At a glance.

Blue Grass Army Depot is the munitions installation near Richmond, Kentucky. [1]

Chemical-stockpile destruction in 2023 did not close the entire depot. Distinguish disposal from the active industrial mission. [2]

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Base essentials.

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Location
Richmond; Madison County
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Listing status
Active — confirm the assigned organization
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Reporting
Follow the current host or gaining command
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Accommodation
Confirm eligibility and a specific reservation
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Schools
Address-specific district and transition contacts
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Journey
State traffic and closure resources
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Preparedness
State and local guidance
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Official resources
Blue Grass Army Depot
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Assignments & visits.

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Confirm the responsible organization

Coordinate with the gaining office, employer or host. The official depot page requires visitor vetting; confirm the approved visit and workplace before travel.

Current reporting and organization

Arrange the correct accommodation

Ask the gaining organization about authorized community accommodation. Do not assume a conventional troop-reception or family-housing program applies to depot employment.

Accommodation / current resources

Plan the school transition

Confirm the school serving your intended address with the receiving district. Ask the linked state military-student contact about transfer questions that remain unresolved.

State compact contacts

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Official resources.

Confirm current procedures and arrangements with the responsible organization.

The place behind the name

History & identity.

Current & former names: Blue Grass Army Depot · BGAD · Blue Grass Ordnance Depot · Lexington-Blue Grass Army Depot

  1. 1942

    Depot operations began

    The official history records operations beginning in 1942 as Blue Grass Ordnance Depot.

    Milestone source
  2. 2023

    Chemical-stockpile milestone

    Chemical destruction did not close the depot.

    Milestone source

A few useful answers.

What should I confirm about this listing?

Chemical-stockpile destruction in 2023 did not close the entire depot.

Reference

Who confirms the reporting point?

Your gaining command or authorized host; contact them before travel.

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Is accommodation automatically included?

Confirm eligibility and the reservation with the responsible host.

Reference

Does a public webpage authorize entry?

No. Arrange access with the actual host.

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Who can help with military school transitions?

Contact the state compact representative and receiving district.

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Where can I check travel conditions?

Use the state transportation resource and current local instructions.

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Transparent by design

Sources & review.

  1. Official organization resources Responsible service or installation · Checked 2026-11-04
  2. Identity and historical context Official service or government account · Checked 2026-11-04
  3. Military student transition contacts Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission · Checked 2026-11-04
  4. State travel information State transportation agency · Checked 2026-11-04
  5. State emergency and preparedness resources State emergency management agency · Checked 2026-11-04
  7. Official image and original caption U.S. Army / Willliam D. Ritter · Checked 2026-11-04
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