History
Designated a national cemetery in 1868. Over 2,200 Civil War soldiers buried at site including 1,600 from Camp Nelson and others from Kentucky Civil War battles including Perryville, Richmond and Covington.
525 preserved acres of the 4,000 acre Union Army Supply Depot, Recruitment/ Training Center, Hospital Facility and African American Refugee Camp. Includes restored Officers Quarters, White House, which interprets the war years along with life of family whose property was confiscated. Interpretive Center with museum, recreated fortification, 5 miles of interpretive trails, barracks building, genealogical research library. Area designated as a Kentucky Distinguished Geologic Site. Educators use Camp Nelson’s exposures as a natural laboratory and teaching tool. Guide book available at Interpretive Center. Designated as National Underground Network to Freedom site and part of the Lincoln Heritage Trail. Salute to the Equine Warrior and Living History in early October. Blow Ye the Trumpets, Blow! depicts the African-American struggles for freedom through a historical drama in early June.
Jessamine County Historical Society
