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Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument KY

Lat, Long: 37.0688158602, -84.7375361304

Designation: National Monument

The US won a significant victory early in the Civil War at the Battle of Mill Springs. Explore the rolling fields of Kentucky where the battle took place and learn about that state's strategic importance to both sides of the fight.

Weather:

Nancy, Kentucky, on average, gets 50 inches of rain per year and 11 inches of snow. July is usually the warmest month with temperatures around 86 F. January can reach a low of 25 F.

Directions:

The address of the Visitor Center and Museum is 9020 West Highway 80, Nancy, Kentucky 42544. The Visitor Center and Museum is located approximately eight miles west of Somerset, Kentucky along KY-80. Next door is the Mill Springs National Cemetery. Zollicoffer Park (Core Battlefield) is one mile due south of the Visitor Center along KY-235. From the Visitor Center, turn right onto KY-80 W head 0.3 of a mile. Turn left onto State Hwy 235 go 1 mile, Zollicoffer Park will be on your left.

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Address/Contact:

Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument

Nancy, US, 42544

Phone: 606-636-4045

Email: misp_information@nps.gov

Entrance Fees:

A orange sunset over the white granite headstones in the national cemetery with silhouetted cannon.