About this property
Mill Springs National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery located in the unincorporated community of Nancy, eight miles (13 km) west of the city of Somerset in Pulaski County, Kentucky. Administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, it encompasses 6.3 acres (2.5 ha), and as of 2014, has over 4,000 interments. Mill Springs National Cemetery was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 98000592. It was listed on May 28, 1998.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Mill Springs National Cemetery listed on the National Register?
Mill Springs National Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 28, 1998.
What type of historic resource is Mill Springs National Cemetery?
Mill Springs National Cemetery is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Mill Springs National Cemetery?
The period of significance for Mill Springs National Cemetery is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Mill Springs National Cemetery?
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