Camp Nelson Historic and Archeological District
National Historic Landmark

Camp Nelson Historic and Archeological District

Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky
Listed
February 27, 2013
Type
District
Period
Modern
Ref No.
13000286

About this property

Camp Nelson National Monument, formerly the Camp Nelson Civil War Heritage Park, is a 525-acre (2.12 km2) national monument, historical museum and park located in southern Jessamine County, Kentucky, United States, 20 miles (32 km) south of Lexington, Kentucky. The American Civil War era camp was established in 1863 as a depot for the Union Army during the Civil War. It became a recruiting ground for new soldiers from Eastern Tennessee and enslaved people, many of whom had fled their living conditions to be soldiers. On October 26, 2018, President Donald Trump proclaimed the site as Camp Nelson National Monument, the 418th unit of the National Park Service (NPS) system. The Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves' Kentucky Heritage Land Conservation Fund funded the forested portion overlooking Hickman Creek. The American Battlefield Trust and its partners joined forces in 2018 to help preserve more than 380 acres of Camp Nelson.

Location

Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky
Sources

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

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Questions about this property

When was Camp Nelson Historic and Archeological District listed on the National Register?

Camp Nelson Historic and Archeological District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 27, 2013.

What type of historic resource is Camp Nelson Historic and Archeological District?

Camp Nelson Historic and Archeological District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Camp Nelson Historic and Archeological District a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Camp Nelson Historic and Archeological District 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 Camp Nelson Historic and Archeological District?

The period of significance for Camp Nelson Historic and Archeological District is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 2018.

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