National Monument · Kentucky, United States
Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument
Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument is a national monument in Kentucky, United States, covering 1,456 acres (589 ha), established in 2020.
National Monument · Kentucky, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Monument |
|---|---|
| Location | Kentucky, United States |
| Area | 1,456 acres (589 ha) |
| Established | 2020 |
| Coordinates | 37.0053° N, 84.7578° 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 Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument
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.
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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- McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) · Knoxville/Maryville, United States · 92.8 miles away
- Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) · Louisville, United States · 96.7 miles away
- Nashville International Airport (BNA) · Nashville, United States · 122.7 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument?
Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument is in Kentucky, United States (37.0053° N, 84.7578° W).
When was Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument established?
Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument was established in 2020, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument?
Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument covers 1,456 acres (589 ha).
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/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mill_Springs_Battlefield_National_Monument — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/misp/ — Official park page.