Organized on February 14, 1845 from Scotland County.
Being named for Henry Knox, a Revolutionary War general.





"In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex, familial status, sexual orientation, and reprisal. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs). To file a complaint of discrimination, write to: USDA, Assistant Secretary of Civil Rights, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W. Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free at (866)632-9992(English) or (800)877-8339(TDD) or (866)377-8642(English Federal-relay) or (800)845-6136(Spanish Federal-relay). Knox County is an equal opportunity provider and employer."

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Monday, January 21

Lincoln's Birthday Tuesday, February 12

Washington's Birthday Monday, February 18

Truman's Birthday Tuesday, May 8

Memorial Day Monday, May 27

Independence Day Thursday, July 4

Labor Day Monday, September 2

Columbus Day Monday, October 14

Veteran's Day Monday, November 11

Thanksgiving Day Thursday and Friday, 11/28& 29

Christmas Day Wednesday, December 25