History & Culture

History & Culture

  • African American soldiers standing in front of wooden building with windows during the Civil War.

    Overview of Camp Nelson

    A brief history of Camp Nelson during the Civil War and beyond.

  • Two-story wooden building with a fence in front and surrounded by trees during the Civil War.

    Campaigns

    Camp Nelson supported multiple military campaigns in Tennessee and Virginia in 1863-1864.

  • Private William Wright in military uniform during the Civil War.

    People

    The officers, soldiers, and refugees who passed through Camp Nelson during the Civil War.

  • Massed ambulances and fence in front with wooden buildings in trees in background during Civil War.

    Places

    Camp Nelson was comprised of multiple places, both small and large, and designed for military and civilian use.

  • Stone obelisk with lines of luminaria stretching away from it at night.

    Stories

    Stories of the people and events connected to Camp Nelson.

Last updated: February 26, 2023

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Mailing Address:

6614 Old Danville Road Loop 2
Loop 2
Nicholasville, KY 40356

Phone:

(859) 881-5716
The phone is usually answered 7-days per week, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Voice messages are checked regularly.

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