National Monument · Kentucky, United States
Camp Nelson Heritage National Monument
Camp Nelson Heritage National Monument is a national monument in Kentucky, United States, established in 2018.
National Monument · Kentucky, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Monument |
|---|---|
| Location | Kentucky, United States |
| Established | 2018 |
| Coordinates | 37.7878° N, 84.5981° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Camp Nelson Heritage National Monument
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.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) · Louisville, United States · 67.3 miles away
- Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) · Cincinnati / Covington, United States · 87.2 miles away
- McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) · Knoxville/Maryville, United States · 140.6 miles away
Parks nearby
Waveland State Historic Site
Old Fort Harrod State Park
Isaac Shelby Cemetery State Historic Site
Fort Boonesborough State Park
Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site
Lincoln Homestead State Park
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Camp Nelson Heritage National Monument?
Camp Nelson Heritage National Monument is in Kentucky, United States (37.7878° N, 84.5981° W).
When was Camp Nelson Heritage National Monument established?
Camp Nelson Heritage National Monument was established in 2018, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camp_Nelson_Heritage_National_Monument — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/cane/ — Official park page.