Battle of Mill Springs Historic Areas
National Historic Landmark

Battle of Mill Springs Historic Areas

Nancy, Pulaski County, Kentucky
Listed
February 18, 1993
Type
District
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
93000001

About this property

The Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument was the location of the Battle of Mill Springs (also known as Battle of Fishing Creek and as Battle of Logan's Crossroads) in January 1862. It was declared to be a U.S. National Historic Landmark in 1993 and authorized as a national monument in 2019. After acquisition of property by the National Park Service it was established as a unit on September 22, 2020. Several separated areas related to the battle have been listed on the National Register of Historic Places: the Confederate Mass Grave Monument in Somerset, Gen. Felix K. Zollicoffer Monument, West-Metcalfe House, and the Mill Springs National Cemetery.

Location

Nancy, Pulaski County, Kentucky
36.98145, -84.76806

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Battle of Mill Springs Historic Areas (Boundary Increase)
Civil War
2.5 mi
Mill Springs Mill
Civil War
3.3 mi
West-Metcalfe House
Early Republic
4.3 mi
Zollicoffer, Gen. Felix K., Monument
Listed
5.4 mi
Confederate Mass Grave Monument in Somerset
Industrial
5.4 mi

Questions about this property

When was Battle of Mill Springs Historic Areas listed on the National Register?

Battle of Mill Springs Historic Areas was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 18, 1993.

What type of historic resource is Battle of Mill Springs Historic Areas?

Battle of Mill Springs Historic Areas is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Battle of Mill Springs Historic Areas a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Battle of Mill Springs Historic Areas has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Battle of Mill Springs Historic Areas?

The period of significance for Battle of Mill Springs Historic Areas is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1862.

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