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Lexington Army Depot is a former United States Army facility located in Avon, Kentucky. In 1964, it was paired with Blue Grass Army Depot to form Lexington-Blue Grass Army Depot. In 1999, the facility was closed after the recommendation of the 1988 Base Realignment and Closure Commission. [1]

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References

  1. "BGAD History". United States Army. Archived from the original on 13 May 2013. Retrieved 12 July 2013.

Coordinates: 38°4′33.62″N84°19′26″W / 38.0760056°N 84.32389°W / 38.0760056; -84.32389